Police statement in full after Southport stabbing with 'a number of casualties'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEmergency services have launched a huge response after reports of a stabbing in Southport which has results in 'a number of casualties'.
Police first scrambled to the scene at around 11.50am on Monday to reports of a stabbing at a property on Hart Street. Armed police detained a man and a knife was seized.
No further information on the casualties has been released at this time, however, Merseyside Police have issued a brief statement. READ MORE: Southport stabbing major incident LIVE as police say multiple people injured The statement, issued shortly after 1pm, says: "We can confirm that emergency services are in Southport following a major incident this morning, Monday 29 July. "At around 11.50am, we were called to a property on Hart Street to reports of a stabbing.
There are a number of reported casualties and more details will be confirmed when possible. Armed police have detained a male and seized a knife.
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