Manhunt underway after security guard stabbed at Jobcentre in Belle Vale

Police are hunting a man who stabbed a security guard at a Jobcentre in Liverpool.

They were called to the centre on Childwall Valley Road in Belle Vale on Monday morning where they found the victim with an injury to his back.

He remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Scientific support were also visible at the scene. Credit: Liverpool Echo

The knife man fled the scene and work is ongoing to find him.

Description of offender:

  • white male

  • around 5ft 4in tall

  • wearing dark clothing

Those in need of Belle Vale’s services have been redirected to Garston Jobcentre. Credit: Liverpool Echo

Detective Inspector Phil Atkinson said this was a "shocking" broad daylight attack.

Any witnesses, of those who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the area is asked to contact Merseyside Police.