UK police arrest man after 'major incident' in north west England

Category: Crime

A man was arrested by British police following a major incident involving multiple casualties in Southport, England, where reports of a stabbing were received and a knife was seized by armed police. Authorities confirmed there is no wider threat to the public.

Keywords: Southport, stabbing, Merseyside Police

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Update At: 7/29/2024

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