A 66-year-old man has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed at his Wallasey home last night.

Merseyside police were called to a property in Crosfield Road after reports of an injured male, at around 8.15pm where they then rushed the man to hospital.

His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

A spokesman for Merseyside police said: “Officers attended and found a 66 year-old man with an injury to his abdomen consistent with a knife wound.

“House-to-house inquiries have been carried out and CCTV and forensic opportunities explored.”

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police on 0151 777 2263 or the confidential Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.