Authorities in Merseyside County, in the west of the United Kingdom, have confirmed that at least Eight people have been injured victims of a multiple stabbing that occurred on Monday in the town of Southport, north of Liverpool.

The North West England Ambulance Service has confirmed the figures on its social media, noting that all of them have been transferred to the nearest hospitalsMore than a dozen ambulances have been sent to the scene.

Shortly before, Merseyside Police had reported in a statement that a “major incident” in Southport with “several victims”, although he had not provided further details and had indicated that more information would be provided when possible.

The police have also confirmed that the officers in the area They have arrested a man suspect carrying a knife, and has been taken to the nearest police station. They have also advised people to avoid the area, although they confirm that there is no longer a major threat.