
Three people have been taken to hospital after a stabbing outside an LGBT+ nightclub in Liverpool city centre.
Police have launched a manhunt following the triple stabbing on Tithebarn Street around 6.35am on Sunday morning.
The stabbing took place outside the G-Bar on Eberle Street following an ‘altercation,’ Merseyside Police said.

One nearby resident, Blake Chen, 30, said he was woken up by screaming at around 5.30am and saw police cars, ambulances and a police cordon was put in place.
The suspected weapon has been recovered and will be forensically examined while the manhunt continues.
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.
‘It appears that some form of altercation broke out near to G-Bar, resulting in the three victims sustaining injuries.
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‘The suspected weapon has been recovered and will be forensically examined. We will do all we can to identify the person responsible and support the victims as this investigation progresses.’
She added: ‘We will do all we can to identify the person responsible and support the victims as this investigation progresses. If you saw or captured any part of this incident, let us know and we will take action.

‘The consequences of this incident could have been even worse, so be assured that we will relentlessly pursue the offender.
‘You will see an increased police presence carrying out enquiries so speak to us with any information or concerns’
G-Bar, which opened in 1996, describes itself as ‘one of Liverpool’s most iconic and enduring LGBT+ venues’.
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