A man suspected of committing a double stabbing in the Tobruk Road area of Huyton, near Liverpool, was shot by armed police in Merseyside. The incident occurred at 4:25pm on Wednesday, prompting a response from Merseyside police. The suspect was shot by officers on the scene and has been taken to the hospital for treatment. The man and woman who were stabbed were also hospitalized, with their condition described as serious but stable.
Following the incident, an investigation was launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the stabbings in Knowsley. The road where the incident took place was cordoned off as officers conducted house-to-house and CCTV inquiries. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) was notified and has initiated an independent investigation, as per standard procedure in such cases.
Residents in the area were shocked by the incident, with eyewitnesses recalling sounds of screaming, shouting, and gunshots. Police presence was prominent in the neighborhood, with the air ambulance and police helicopter landing close to the scene. Detective Superintendent Paul Speight emphasized the commitment of Merseyside police to keeping communities safe and assured the public that the incident was isolated and they were not seeking any other suspects. All individuals involved were taken to the hospital for assessment of their injuries. The IOPC confirmed it had launched an investigation into the shooting by Merseyside police in Huyton
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