Pictured: Man, 39, who was stabbed to death on residential street in Liverpool

Pictured: Man, 39, who was stabbed to death on residential street in Liverpool as suspect in his 20s is quizzed by police on suspicion of murder

  • Man who was fatally stabbed on residential street is named as Paul Morgan
  • Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody for questioning 
  • Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them

Paul Morgan, 39, died in hospital after he was found with a stab wound to the chest in Prince William Street in Toxteth, Liverpool, at 4.30pm on Saturday, Merseyside Police said

A man who was fatally stabbed in the street has been named by police.

Paul Morgan, 39, died in hospital after he was found with a stab wound to the chest in Prince William Street in Toxteth, Liverpool, at 4.30pm on Saturday, Merseyside Police said.

A 21-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody for questioning.

A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out, police said.

Detective Superintendent Dave McCaughrean said: ‘We are appealing for anyone who was in Prince William Street or the surrounding area, and witnessed the incident or saw any suspicious behaviour to please get in touch.

‘A man has tragically lost his life and at this stage, we are treating the incident as targeted, however an investigation is now under way to establish the full circumstances.’

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police on 101 quoting ref. 20000568640 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police are pictured above at the scene. Detective Superintendent Dave McCaughrean said: 'We are appealing for anyone who was in Prince William Street or the surrounding area, and witnessed the incident or saw any suspicious behaviour to please get in touch

Police are pictured above at the scene. Detective Superintendent Dave McCaughrean said: ‘We are appealing for anyone who was in Prince William Street or the surrounding area, and witnessed the incident or saw any suspicious behaviour to please get in touch