Huyton stabbing: Murder probe after man killed

The man was found with stab wounds to his chest in Kingsway, Huyton, on Monday night

A murder inquiry has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in the street in Merseyside.

The victim was found with chest injuries in Kingsway, Huyton, at 20:00 GMT on Monday and died in hospital.

Police believe the he was cycling on a black 'Ghost' brand bike and spoke to a group of men and women in the area just before the attack.

Detectives said they wanted to speak to two men who were travelling along Kingsway on bikes at 20:05.

The victim, believed to be in his 20s, has yet to be identified and there have been no arrests.

Merseyside Police has increased patrols in the area, while Kingsway was closed as part of the investigation.

Det Insp Jennie Beck said the "tragic incident" showed "how knife crime causes devastation".

"We're determined to find whoever was responsible as soon as possible and bring them to justice," she said.