Update on woman in her 20s stabbed in the chest

A health update has been issued after a woman in her 20s was stabbed in the chest. At around 7.10am on Wednesday, November 13, a woman was walking down Solway Street West in Toxteth when a man approached her and demanded she give him her handbag.

When she refused, she was stabbed in the chest, suffering a punctured lung as a result of the attack. She was rushed to hospital for assessment and Merseyside Police has confirmed she remains in hospital while she recovers from her injuries. The ECHO understands she is expected to make a full recovery from her injuries.

Detectives issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following the attack. Detective Sergeant Clare Walsh said: “This was a shocking incident which will understandably cause alarm in the community. Extensive enquiries are continuing and we will be supporting the victim in what will have been an extremely traumatic attack, as well as patrols in the area to offer reassurance.

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“We know that knife crime causes devastation to victims and we work hard to target activity in known hotspot areas, and put before the courts offenders who carry and use bladed weapons.

“Although the image is not of the best quality, we are hopefully that the man pictured will come forward to assist. He is wearing a black hoodie, black bottoms and riding a black bike.

“Likewise, if you were passing by Dove Street or Solway Street West and captured the incident itself or anyone in the area, please come forward. The smallest detail could be vital in finding the person responsible, so come forward and we will make the assessment.”

You can contact @MerPolCC on X, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 24000961718. You can also use their online form: Give Information Anonymously | Crimestoppers.