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A man who was stabbed in the head on a Liverpool street was reportedly pushing a stroller at the time of the attack.
The 31-year-old victim showed up at the Royal Hospital around 5.30pm Wednesday with a head injury.
He is believed to have been walking through Hatton Garden, just off Dale Street, when he was mugged near the Richmond Hotel.
The area was cordoned off by police and closed until Thursday afternoon while detectives carried out their investigation at the scene.
Witnesses told ECHO that the incident was “terrifying” and when they saw it they “just ran”.
Another person in the area said the victim was pushing a stroller when he was attacked, but there was no clear indication that a child was inside.
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On Thursday, Merseyside police confirmed that the man was fighting for his life in hospital and receiving treatment for his injuries.
A spokesman for the force said: “We are requesting information after an assault in Liverpool city center last night, Wednesday 16 December.
At around 5.30pm, a 31-year-old man arrived at Royal Liverpool Hospital with an alleged stab wound to the head.
“Based on initial police investigations, the man is believed to have sustained the injury during an assault on Hatton Garden, near the Richmond Hotel.
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“The man is being treated in hospital for his injuries and is in critical but stable condition.
“An investigation is under way to establish all the circumstances and anyone with information is being asked to contact.”
Detective Inspector Sean Kelly-Martland said: “We are in the early stages of an investigation. I would like to assure the local community that agents are conducting CCTV, forensic and witness investigations.
“As we work to piece together what happened, I urge anyone who witnessed the incident, any suspicious behavior in the area, or who has CCTV or dash camera footage, to contact us.
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“A young man has been seriously injured in this attack and we will work tirelessly to locate those responsible and bring them to justice.”
Anyone with information should contact @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Center’ on Facebook or call 101 quoting ref. 20000764507.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
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