Woman in her 30s stabbed to death inside flat as cops arrest man, 34, and search canal in murder probe
A WOMAN has been stabbed to death inside a flat as cops arrest a man on suspicion of murder.
Police responded to reports of a “domestic incident” at an address in Huyton, at around 10.30pm last night.
Officers found a woman, in her 30s, who had been knifed inside a flat at Knowsley Heights.
She was rushed to hospital where paramedics tragically pronounced her dead a short while later.
Merseyside Police have arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
He remains in police custody and the force say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the horror.
Police remain at the scene and have been searching the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Litherland as part of their investigation.
Specialist divers were spotted in the water and the entrance to the canal has been cordoned off.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a domestic incident in Huyton last night, Tuesday 15 April.
“Her next of kin have been made aware and will be supported by specially trained officers.
“Following initial inquiries, a 34-year-old man from Litherland has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody to be questioned.
“We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident, but are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward.”
Detective Chief Inspector Ben Dyer said: “This was a tragic incident in which a woman has sadly lost her life and specially trained officers are supporting her family.
“An investigation is underway, which is in the very early stages as we seek to establish exactly what has happened.
“Patrols have been stepped up in the area to provide reassurance for the community and officers continue to make CCTV and witness enquiries. If you live in the area and have any concerns, please speak with officers.
“Although we have already made an arrest, we are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward. If you live in the area and saw or heard anything suspicious last night, please get in touch as a matter of urgency.”
If you have any information, you can contact us via DM @MerPolCC or call 101 quoting reference 25000309360. You can also pass information via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.