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A major police incident took place at the Royal Liverpool Hospital today after a man was stabbed with a machete and drove himself five miles to A&E.

Emergency services were called to the hospital at about 2.25pm to reports 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 the man was assaulted in Netherton Way, Bootle. The victim then drove about 20 minutes to the hospital, the Liverpool Echo reported.

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The stab victim is believed to have been taken into surgery after losing a lot of blood.

The Liverpool Echo is reporting that he was attacked with a machete.

The victim has serious injuries to his arm, torso and his head and is not co-operating with police.

Police have denied reports that he was followed to the hospital by his attackers, and have reiterated that no firearms were involved.

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.

(Image: Liverpool Echo) (Image: Twitter/@joe_thomas18)

A spokesman for the Royal Liverpool Hospital said: "Our emergency department is still accepting patients with serious or urgent health matters.

"We urge patients with non-urgent health problems, to consider other health services such as walk in centres, GP, pharmacies or NHS 111."

A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: "It is believed unknown offenders assaulted the man in Netherton Way, Bootle.

"The victim then drove to the hospital. The man is now at the hospital where his condition is described as serious."

Anyone with information can call officers on 0151 777 4060 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.