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Sky News
14-05-2025
- Sky News
Man suspected of Huyton double stabbing shot by police
A man suspected of stabbing two people in Merseyside has been shot by armed police. Officers were called to a report that a man and woman had been stabbed in the Tobruk Road area of Huyton, near Liverpool at 4.25pm on Wednesday. Armed response officers arrived soon after and the suspect was shot by officers, Merseyside Police said. The suspect was taken to hospital for treatment, along with the two people who were hurt. They are in a serious but stable condition, the force said. An investigation, including house-to-house and CCTV inquiries, is under way. Officers remained at the scene and the road was cordoned off. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been informed, as is standard procedure in these circumstances, Merseyside Police said, and the watchdog has opened an independent investigation. Detective Superintendent Paul Speight said local people will be shocked by what he called "an isolated incident". Officers are not looking for anyone else, he said, adding all people involved "have been taken to hospital to be assessed for their various injuries". The force will fully co-operate with the IOPC, he added. An IOPC spokesperson said it had begun gathering evidence after opening enquiries shortly before 7pm. "We have sent investigators to attend the police post incident procedures," they said. "Our investigation is in its initial stages and no further information is available at this time."
The Sun
14-05-2025
- The Sun
Man shot by armed cops after two are stabbed in attack leaving them with ‘serious' injuries
A man has been shot by armed cops after two people were stabbed in an attack, leaving them with "serious" injuries. At around 4:25pm, cops received a report that a woman and man had been stabbed in the Tobruk Road area of Huyton, Merseyside. 1 Armed response officers scrambled to the scene, with the suspect subsequently shot by cops. He has since been taken to hospital for treatment. The two victims were also taken to hospital where their condition is said to be serious but stable. An investigation is currently underway to establish the full circumstances of the incident and the road has been cordoned off. Detective Superintendent Paul Speight said: 'I know that people who live in this area of Huyton and the wider communities of Merseyside will be shocked by this incident. 'We are still in the very early stages of investigating and part of our initial inquiries will be to establish the full circumstances of what happened. In the meantime, I want to reassure the public that Merseyside Police is committed to keeping our communities safe and we take all reports of incidents involving weapons extremely seriously. 'This was an isolated incident and we are not looking for anyone else. All three people have been taken to hospital to be assessed for their various injuries. 'The IOPC will now conduct an independent investigation and we will be co-operating fully with their investigation in the coming days and weeks.'
The Independent
14-05-2025
- The Independent
Double stabbing suspect shot by armed police
A man suspected of a double stabbing has been shot by armed police. Officers were called to a report that a man and a woman had been stabbed in the Tobruk Road area of Huyton, near Liverpool, at 4.25pm on Wednesday, Merseyside Police said. Armed response officers attended and the suspect was shot by officers, the force confirmed. The suspect has been taken to hospital for treatment. The man and woman who were assaulted have also been taken to hospital where their condition is described as serious but stable, officers said. Police said an investigation is under way to establish the circumstances of the incident and the road was cordoned off. Officers remained at the scene and were carrying out house-to-house and CCTV inquiries. The force said it has notified the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), as is standard procedure in these circumstances, and added that the watchdog has begun its independent investigation. Detective Superintendent Paul Speight said: 'I know that people who live in this area of Huyton and the wider communities of Merseyside will be shocked by this incident. 'We are still in the very early stages of investigating and part of our initial inquiries will be to establish the full circumstances of what happened. 'In the meantime, I want to reassure the public that Merseyside Police is committed to keeping our communities safe and we take all reports of incidents involving weapons extremely seriously. 'This was an isolated incident and we are not looking for anyone else. All three people have been taken to hospital to be assessed for their various injuries. 'The IOPC will now conduct an independent investigation and we will be co-operating fully with their investigation in the coming days and weeks.' An IOPC spokesperson said: 'We have begun an investigation into an incident where a person has been shot by Merseyside Police in Huyton. 'After being notified by the force, we declared an independent investigation shortly before 7pm. 'We have sent investigators to attend the police post incident procedures to begin gathering evidence this evening. 'Our investigation is in its initial stages and no further information is available at this time.'
Metro
14-05-2025
- Metro
Man shot by armed police after double stabbing in Huyton
A man has been shot by armed police following a double stabbing. Officers were called to a report that a man and a woman had been stabbed in the Tobruk Road area of Huyton, near Liverpool, at 4.25pm on Wednesday. Armed response officers attended, and the suspect was shot by police marksmen. He has been taken to hospital for treatment. The man and woman who were assaulted have also been taken to hospital where their condition is described as serious but stable. Police said an investigation is under way to establish the circumstances of the incident and the road was cordoned off. Officers remained at the scene and were carrying out house-to-house and CCTV inquiries. The force said it has notified the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), as is standard procedure in these circumstances, and added that the watchdog has begun its independent investigation. Detective Superintendent Paul Speight said: 'I know that people who live in this area of Huyton and the wider communities of Merseyside will be shocked by this incident. 'We are still in the very early stages of investigating and part of our initial inquiries will be to establish the full circumstances of what happened. 'In the meantime, I want to reassure the public that Merseyside Police is committed to keeping our communities safe and we take all reports of incidents involving weapons extremely seriously. 'This was an isolated incident and we are not looking for anyone else. All three people have been taken to hospital to be assessed for their various injuries. 'The IOPC will now conduct an independent investigation and we will be co-operating fully with their investigation in the coming days and weeks.' More Trending An IOPC spokesperson said: 'We have begun an investigation into an incident where a person has been shot by Merseyside Police in Huyton. 'After being notified by the force, we declared an independent investigation shortly before 7pm. 'We have sent investigators to attend the police post incident procedures to begin gathering evidence this evening. 'Our investigation is in its initial stages and no further information is available at this time.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Inside 'degrading' Georgian prison where British teen could spend the rest of her life MORE: Neo-Nazi extremists built 3D-printed gun while plotting 'real-world attack' MORE: Girl, 14, dies at home with man and woman arrested over 'unexplained' death
