Police are hunting for a suspect after three men were stabbed outside a gay bar in Liverpool city centre.
Merseyside Police were called to Tithebarn Street at about 6.35am after the men were found injured. The incident is understood to have happened outside G-Bar on Eberle Street.
All three victims were taken to hospital. Two are in a stable condition, while the third suffered minor injuries.
A cordon remains in place as officers carry out CCTV, forensic and witness enquiries in the area. Police have recovered a suspected weapon for forensic examination.
Blake Chen, 30, who lives at Silkhouse Court on Tithebarn Street, said he was woken by screaming at about 5.30am.
Detective Chief Inspector Lisa McNaughton said: “We understand the concern that such a serious incident will cause in the community. This is why it is so vital that anyone with information comes forward as a matter of urgency.”
She added: “It appears that some form of altercation broke out near to G-Bar, resulting in the three victims sustaining injuries.
“We will do all we can to identify the person responsible and support the victims as this investigation progresses.”
Detective Chief Inspector McNaughton urged anyone who saw the incident or captured any part of it to contact police, adding that there would be an increased police presence while enquiries continued.
G-Bar, which opened in 1996, describes itself as “one of Liverpool’s most iconic and enduring LGBT+ venues”.
