Attempted murder arrest after man stabbed in chest
GoogleA man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in the chest.
The victim, in his 30s, was found injured on Elmhurst Road in the Belle Vale area of Liverpool at about 08:45 BST, Merseyside Police said.
He is in a serious condition in hospital.
A 39-year-old man from Halewood, Knowsley, is being questioned in police custody.
Detectives said there were people travelling to work and school at the time as they appealed for witnesses.
Det Insp Natalie Charlesworth said an investigation into the incident was in its early stages, but it was believed to be a "targeted" attack.
"We understand the worry that this incident will cause in the community, and we have deployed additional high visibility patrols in the area," she said.
A forensic examination of the scene is under way and officers are conducting house-to-house and CCTV inquiries.
Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact the force.
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