Southport major incident: Several people injured in stabbing on residential street as man arrested & knife seized

SEVERAL people have been injured in a "major incident" on a residential street today as a man was arrested.

Cops were called to a property on Hart Street in Southport to reports of a stabbing at around 11.50am.

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A man has been detained and a knife seized after a number of people were injured, Merseyside Police said.

Police have warned people to avoid the area, but said there is no wider threat to the public.

A statement read: "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. He has been taken to a police station.

"Please avoid the area while we deal with this incident. There is no wider threat to the public."