A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in Liverpool and a woman rushed to hospital with "multiple stab wounds".
Neighbours reported hearing screaming and emergency services were called to Day Street and Rock Grove, in the Old Swan area of the city, where they have been since shortly before 9pm on Monday, reported the Liverpool Echo.
Armed police have cordoned off the area and officers can be seen outside a number of houses.
Medics were unable to save the man who reportedly suffered "significant injuries" while the woman was taken to hospital for treatment.
Merseyside Police have confirmed that a murder investigation has been launched.
A spokesperson also said officers are "keeping an open mind" surrounding the investigation.
The force said: "Detectives have launched a murder investigation following a fatal stabbing in Old Swan this evening, Monday 14 March.
"At around 8.55pm, emergency services were called to Rock Grove after a report that a man in his 40s was found in the street with significant injuries. Officers administered CPR but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"A post mortem will take place to establish the cause of death. A female was found inside a property on Rock Grove with stab wounds.
"North West Ambulance Service has taken her to hospital.
"Rock Grove and surrounding roads are currently closed as crime scene investigators carry out forensic examinations at the scene. CCTV and house-to-house inquiries are being conducted in the area."
Chief Inspector Jim Wilde said: “This was a tragic incident in which a man has sadly lost his life. An investigation is now underway, which is in the very early stages as we seek to establish what has happened.
“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Rock Grove this evening between 8.30pm and 9pm to please get in touch. You may have seen or heard something suspicious which has led to this tragic incident.
“It is vital that people with information, no matter how small, to please contact us as it might be vital to the investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC on Twitter, call 101, quoting log 1068 of 14 March.
