Murder investigation launched after man dies after stabbing in Croxteth

Kasey Anderson died two weeks after he was found stabbed in Croxteth. Credit: Family picture

A murder investigation has been launched after man died two weeks after being stabbed.

Kasey Anderson, 24, had been critically ill in hospital after police found him with chest and leg injuries in Croxteth on Saturday 12 March.

But he passed away two weeks later, on 31 March, and a post mortem will be carried out to confirm the cause of death.

Natalie Bennett, 46, of Carr Lane East, had previously been charged with Section 18 wounding and remains in custody at this time.

Forensic officers could be seen carrying out investigations at Carr Lane East in Croxteth following the stabbing. Credit: Liverpool Echo

A man and a woman also arrested in connection with the incident remain on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Inspector Ben Wayment said: "Specialist officers are supporting Kasey’s family in this difficult time, and we continue to ask for anyone with information to come forward if you are yet to do so."

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC, call 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 23000208420.