A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a stabbing in Birkenhead.
Emergency services were called to Whetstone Lane at around 2.40pm on Friday as a 32-year-old man was discovered with multiple stab wounds.
He was taken to hospital but prounounced dead a short time later, at 3.25pm. The victim’s next of kin is in the process of being informed.
Detectives have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of the victim’s murder.
Chief Inspector Jason Crellin, of Merseyside Police, said: “Our investigation is at an extremely early stage and we are trying to establish exactly what happened.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously around the area of Whetstone Lane this afternoon.
“If you have home CCTV or dashcam footage and were in the vicinity of Whetstone Lane, please check the footage as you may hold evidence which could assist with the investigation.
“As always, our communities are vital to tackling knife crime, which can clearly have devastating consequences.
“I would like to reassure the local community that incidents like this are rare and would ask anyone with information to come forward.”
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You can also use their online form.