segunda-feira, 29 de julho de 2024

BREAKING: 'Major incident' after reports of stabbing and 'number of casualties' in Southport


https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2024/jul/29/southport-stabbings-police-say-man-detained-and-knife-seized-live

 

2m ago

14.03 BST

Eight patients have been treated for “stab injuries” after the incident in Southport, North West ambulance service (NWAS) said.

 

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, NWAS said: “We have dispatched 13 ambulances along with specialised resources of our hazardous area response team (HART), air ambulance and merit doctors to the scene.

 

“So far, NWAS has treated eight patients with stab injuries who have been taken to Alder Hey children’s hospital, Aintree university hospital and Southport and Formby hospital.”

 

15m ago

13.50 BST

North West ambulance service (NWAS) said its paramedics were responding to reports of “multiple stabbings” in Southport.

 

An NWAS statement on social media said: “We’re attending a major incident on Hart Street, Southport after reports of multiple stabbings in which we have dispatched multiple resources.

 

“We’re assessing the situation and working with emergency partners.

 

“Please follow our channels and MerseyPolice for further updates.”

 

Updated at

14.02 BST

16m ago

13.49 BST

Armed police have detained a man and seized a knife after number of people were injured in a reported stabbing in Southport.

 

Emergency services were called to the “major incident” at a property on Hart Street in the town in north-west England at about 11.50am on Monday, PA reports.

 

Merseyside police said it had received reports of a stabbing.

 

The force went on: “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.”


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