Couple stabbed in horrific masked home invasion

16th February 2020

A Southport couple have been treated for knife wounds in hospital after both being stabbed in a horrific home invasion.

Matthew Lawrenson and his wife were attacked at knifepoint after four masked men broke into their home on Thursday night (February 13th)

The man, 26, suffered a puncture wound to his face when the men forced their way into the property on Arbour Street, Southport. A 24-year-old woman was stabbed in the arm and both were taken to hospital for treatment.

The break in happened at around 8.25pm on Thursday and a police investigation is now underway to find those responsible.

One of the men involved is described as white, approximately 18-year-old, 5ft 6in tall and of slim build. All four males had their faces covered.

Detective Chief Inspector Gayle Rooney said: “I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Arbour Street area last night who saw anyone or anything suspicious to contact us.

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC, call 101 or contact @Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 20000096825.