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A 26-year-old man is in a serious condition after being stabbed in the arms and legs with a machete.

Police said the man drove himself five miles to hospital following the attack in Bootle, Merseyside.

Early reports suggested there was a bullet hole in his vehicle.

But the police have since denied any suggestion firearms were involved.

The police said in a statement: "Merseyside Police are appealing for information following an assault in Bootle today.

"At about 2.25pm emergency services were called to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital to a report that a 26-year-old man had been stabbed to his legs and arms. The man is now at the hospital where his condition is described as serious.

"It is believed unknown offenders assaulted the man in Netherton Way, Bootle. The victim then drove to the hospital.

"A full investigation has now been launched. CCTV opportunities are being explored and a cordon was set up outside the hospital to enable forensic examination to take place."

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Police surrounded the entrance to A&E while forensic officers begin their investigation.

A silver Mercedes could be seen behind the police cordon with blood covering the driver's side of the vehicle.

Netherton Way is around a 20 minute drive from the hospital and is just streets away from the scene of a shooting on Saturday night.