Man arrested on suspicion or murder after Huyton stabbing of ‘loving father’

Detectives investigating the fatal attack on “loving father” Paul Stenson in Huyton on Sunday have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.

A 28-year-old from Liverpool has been taken into custody and is being questioned by police.

Police still want to speak to anyone who was in attendance at a house party on Princess Drive where Mr Stenson lost his life.

What happened?

Mr Stenson, a tree surgeon - also known as Paul ‘Mac’ - was stabbed in the chest in the street at about 06:30 on Sunday morning.

North West Ambulance Service were called to the scene at Princess Drive and the man was taken to hospital where he later died.

Princess Drive and Aspes Road in Huyton were closed as crime scene investigators carried out examinations and made house-to-house inquiries.

Extensive forensic and witness enquiries into the incident remain ongoing as detectives continue their investigation.

Further arrests

A 29-year-old man and a 17-year-old woman from Liverpool were also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They have been taken into custody and are also being questioned by police.

Earlier this week two women aged 20, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and have since been bailed pending further enquiries.

What’s been said

Detective Chief Inspector Lee Wilkinson said: “This was a callous, targeted attack that has left Paul’s family with a devastating loss just before Christmas.”

In a statement, Mr Stenson’s family said: “Paul was a hard-working and loving father. He leaves behind his son, daughter, mother and wife who he has been with for more than 15 years, they had been together since school and practically inseparable.

“As a Tree Surgeon our Paul loved the outdoors and was well known in the community. Wherever he went someone would recognise and chat with Paul.

“His loss will leave our family devastated this Christmas and in the years to come.”

Det Ch Insp Wilkinson added: “Although we have made three arrests we would still like to hear from anyone who has not yet spoken to police who was in attendance at a house party on Princess Drive in the early hours of Sunday morning where Paul Stenson sadly lost his life.

“Please don’t assume the fact others have come forward means you shouldn’t – every single piece of information could prove essential to understanding what happened, finding who was responsible and securing justice for Paul’s wife and children.”

How to contact the police

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC on Twitter, call 101, quoting reference 21000875209.

You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or contact them via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.

Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.