Around 23:30 on Sunday, emergency services were called at Lavan Close in Everton, after a report that a 36-year-old man had been pierced on the side of his body. The man was taken to hospital for further treatment, but unfortunately died a short time later and an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. On Monday, neighbors living in the area described their shock after hearing the news. One person told ECHO: “It’s really, really quiet here.” READ MORE: Far-right nationalist group linked by banner thrown over Liverpool-Manchester City match at Etihad Stadium People said they saw and heard the emergency services arrive at the scene but did not know what had happened. Speaking to ECHO, a neighbor said: “I did not hear anything and I saw the police at half past 6/7 am, I saw a patrol car outside the house. My neighbor told me after midnight that there was a patrol car there.” Another added: “All we saw were police cars parked at 12 in the morning, we heard nothing.” One person said he heard “banging and screaming at 2am this morning”. They added: “It is quiet that I have lived here for ten years” Murder police investigation scene at Lavan Close, Everton, Liverpool. (Image: Liverpool ECHO) Police and medical examiners remained at the scene today and medical examiners were seen carrying a series of bags of evidence. An ambulance was also present, but left around 10:25 a.m. A 60-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman from Liverpool were later arrested on suspicion of murder. They have been detained and will be interrogated by police. The man’s closest relatives have been informed. Closed-circuit surveys are conducted in the area and from house to house. Chief Detective Mark Drew said: “Although we have made two rapid arrests in the area, our investigation is still at a very early stage, as we are trying to determine exactly what happened, so it is vital that anyone has information that could help touch our inquiries. “This was a tragic incident in which a man unfortunately lost his life. If you live in the area and witnessed the incident or saw any suspicious behavior last night at Lavan Close, contact the police immediately. “Any information, no matter how small, can prove vital to our research.” Anyone with information is invited to send DM @MerPolCC to Twitter, call 101, quoting log 1101 of April 10, 2022. You can also transfer information anonymously via Crimestoppers to 0800 555 111 or contact them via their online form here. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress. Read more related articles Read more related articles
