Attempted murder arrest as woman in her 30s fights for life - Liverpool Echo

Attempted murder arrest as woman in her 30s fights for lifeDetectives say the woman suffered 'extremely serious injuries'NewsSteve Graves Executive Editor Digital08:16, 31 May 2025Updated

08:22, 31 May 2025Police and forensics officers in Phythian Close, Kensington A woman suffered "extremely serious injuries" after an attack in a Liverpool residential street, police said.

The woman, in her 30s, is fighting for her life in hospital where her condition is described as critical.

A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident, which took place in Phythian Close, Kensington on Friday evening. He is being questioned by detectives

after what police described as a "swift" arrest.

‌ Merseyside Police were called just before 8.25pm to reports a woman in her 30s had suffered chest and face injuries after an assault. At the scene on Friday evening, the ECHO's reporter

observed forensics officers carrying out enquiries, with the road cordoned off amid a large police presence.

‌ Detective Inspector Leanne Toole said: “A woman has been left with extremely serious injuries as a result of this incident."

She added: "Officers who attended made a swift arrest, and I hope every arrest we make reassures victims that their reports will be taken seriously. Detectives are speaking to potential

witnesses at the scene and exploring all CCTV and doorbell footage opportunities in the local area as we seek to get a full understanding of what took place, and I would appeal to anyone

with information to get in touch.”

Article continues below Anyone with information on this incident should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can

also report information via their website or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000445484.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website.