Murder Investigation Launched after Woman Stabbed at Bootle Shop, Suspect Falls Ill in Custody

Police continue to appeal for information following the death of a woman in Bootle after reports of a domestic stabbing on Friday (20 June).

Officers were called to a shop on Stanley Road, near its junction with Wadham Road, shortly after 5.05pm.

It had been reported a woman had sustained a stab wound to her torso after an assault inside the premises. Patrols attended the scene where they detained a man and seized a knife.

The 44-year-old victim was taken to hospital in a critical condition where she died a short time later. Her next of kin were informed and are being supported by officers. The victim has not been named as some members of the immediate family need to be made aware.

A 47-year-old man from Widnes, who was arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place, fell ill soon after arrival into custody. He is being assessed and treated at hospital.

Anyone with information on this incident and who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area last night should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X Merseyside Police Contact Centre or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via our website: https://orlo.uk/W2BvU or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000507041.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.../give-information....