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POLICE HAVE NOW CONFIRMED THE VICTIM'S INJURIES "CAN BE DESCRIBED AS STAB WOUNDS" 14:22, 31 May 2025 A woman fighting for her life after a horrific attack was stabbed, police

have confirmed. The woman, aged in her 30s, suffered "extremely serious injuries" in the attack, which took place at around 8.25pm last night. Residents on Phythian Close,

Kensington, described hearing a "loud bang" before looking out and finding the woman unresponsive on the ground. Neighbours rushed to help, performing CPR on the woman as emergency

services were called to the scene. Merseyside Police were called to reports a woman in her 30s had suffered chest and face injuries after an assault. The woman suffered "extremely

serious injuries", police said. She remains fighting for her life in hospital, where her condition is described as critical. Speaking to the ECHO this morning, residents said they

believed she had been stabbed. Police have now confirmed the victim's injuries "can be described as stab wounds". The street was cordoned off, and there was a strong police

presence in the area last night as police carried out enquiries. A further cordon has been set up around a house within the main cordon, with blue tarpaulin covering the ground and wall.

Article continues below The street was cordoned off, and there was a strong police presence in the area last night as police carried out enquiries. A further cordon has been set up around a

house within the main cordon, with blue tarpaulin covering the ground and wall. The closures remain in place today, May 31, with police at the scene saying they had "no idea" when

the cordon would be lifted. Forensics officers have now moved in, and could be seen carrying out an investigation within the closed-off area. A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion

of attempted murder in connection with the incident. He is being questioned by detectives after what police described as a "swift" arrest. Two people living on the close said they

heard a "loud bang" at around 8pm last night, May 30, and looked out to find the woman collapsed near a garden gate, being given CPR by other residents. A man said: "It was

like a bang and we thought it was someone had been run over. But it wasn't; it looked like she had fallen or something." A woman said: "She was lying in the gate. We thought

it was a dog attack at first because there was a bag in the road. (The neighbours) were all giving her CPR." Detective Inspector Leanne Toole said: “A woman has been left with extremely

serious injuries as a result of this incident. "Officers who attended made a swift arrest, and I hope every arrest we make reassures victims that their reports will be taken seriously.

Article continues below "Detectives are speaking to potential witnesses at the scene and exploring all CCTV and doorbell footage opportunities in the local area as we seek to get a

full understanding of what took place, and I would appeal to anyone with information to get in touch.” Anyone with information on this incident should contact Merseyside Police social media

desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via their website or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000445484. Alternatively,

contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website.