Man, 19, critical after Liverpool city centre stabbing

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The men were hurt after a fight in the early hours in the Liverpool One shopping district

A 19-year-old man is in a critical condition after he was stabbed in the chest during a fight in Liverpool.

Another man, also 19, suffered minor injuries in the fight, which happened at about 04:00 GMT near the River Island branch in Church Street.

Police have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of assault, possession of a bladed article and possession with intent to supply drugs.

He was taken to hospital following a "medical episode".

A police spokesperson said his condition was stable.

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