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Multiple people are understood to have been attacked today following reports of a stabbing near Liverpool.
Armed police have detained a man and seized a knife after number of people were injured in Southport.
Emergency services were called to the 'major incident' at a property on Hart Street at about 11.50am on Monday.
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Police commissioner - Don't speculate on Southport incident
Merseyide's police and crime commissioner Emily Spurrell has urged the public not to speculate about a major incident in Southport.
She said she was 'deeply shocked' and 'concerned' in a statement on X.
Residents urged 'lock your windows, lock your doors'
Neighbours in Southport have told how they were urged to lock their doors and windows amid reports of a mass stabbing.
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, one woman, who lives near Hart Street, said:
The woman added one of her neighbours had barricaded herself and her children in their bedroom.
Paramedics responding to 'multiple stabbings'
North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said its paramedics were responding to reports of 'multiple stabbings' in Southport.
An NWAS statement on social media said:
Watch: Air ambulance scrambled to Southport
We can now bring you footage of an air ambulance that has been called to reports of a stabbing in Southport.
The exact number of casulaties is not yet known.
'Six children feared seriously hurt'
by Chris Matthews
As many as six children are feared to be seriously hurt after a knifeman 'stabbed multiple people at a holiday club'.
This is a breaking news story. More updates to follow.
Pictures: Emergency services at 'major incident' in Southport
As we await further details on the major incident in Southport, we can show you some pictures of emergency services at the scene with a street cordoned off.
Here are the latest images:
Police tape has been put in place in Hart Street
Multiple police vehicles are now stationed in the road
An air ambulance has also been pictured nearby
Southport stabbing: What we know so far
A man has been detained after reports of a stabbing in Southport, in Merseyside, which has left a number of people injured.
A Merseyside Police statement said:
Good afternoon
Hello and welcome to MailOnline's live coverage amid reports multiple people have been injured in a stabbing near Liverpool.
Merseyside Police have confirmed emergency services are at the scene of a 'major incident' at a house in Southport where it is understood there are a number of casualties.
We will bring you the latest details of the incident as and when we get them.
Key Updates
Residents urged 'lock your windows, lock your doors'
Paramedics responding to 'multiple stabbings'
'Six children feared seriously hurt'
Pictures: Emergency services at 'major incident' in Southport
Southport stabbing: What we know so far
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