A suspect has been named after two men were stabbed during a fight in Liverpool city centre.
Emergency services rushed to Queen Square, on Friday, June 17, after reports of a double stabbing. It was reported a fight had started outside of Yates bar between three men.
Witnesses claimed to see two men collapsed on the floor after the fight, after being stabbed in the chest and stomach. An 18-year-old was later arrested in connection with the attack.
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Police said they have now charged Ibrahim Sarjo, of Elaine Street, Toxteth, with two section 18 assaults and possession of an offensive weapon. He will appear at Liverpool magistrates court today.
A spokesperson for Merseyside police said: "A man has been charged after two men were stabbed in Liverpool City Centre last month. At around 7.35pm we received a report of a stabbing following an altercation outside Yates’ Wine Lodge on Queens Square between three men on Friday 17 June.
"Emergency services attended and two men were taken to hospital with stab wounds to their chest and stomach. An investigation was launched and, following extensive CCTV enquiries, an 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.
"Ibrahim Sarjo, aged 18, of Elaine Street Liverpool was charged with two section 18 assaults and possession of an offensive weapon. He was remanded in custody and appeared at Liverpool Magistrates Court yesterday, Tuesday 26 July. A separate hearing will take place later today at Liverpool Magistrates Court."
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