Three women arrested in knife murder investigation

Three women have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was fatally stabbed.

The 47-year-old man was found injured at a property on Muirhead Avenue in West Derby, Liverpool, at around 1:40am BST on Tuesday, Merseyside Police said.

He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A 24-year-old woman from Anfield, a 49-year-old woman from West Derby and a 38-year-old woman from Litherland were arrested in connection with the incident.

Det Ch Insp Steve McGrath said: “An investigation into this tragic incident is still in its early stages and as part of the initial investigation we have arrested three people.”

“We are trying to clarify the circumstances and I would not advise anyone to speculate while this work is being carried out.”

“Although we have made these arrests, we are still appealing for information. If you can assist our investigation, please get in touch immediately.”

Police are appealing for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage in the area at the time of the incident to come forward.

A spokesman said additional officers would be on site to investigate and speak to residents.

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