A suspected machete attacker has been arrested after several people were taken to hospital with slash wounds near Liverpool FC's stadium.
Police were called just after 5.30pm to Arkles Lane, Anfield, to a report of a man walking around shouting at people and carrying what was described as a machete.
It was reported he assaulted a number of people, with some victims attending hospital and receiving treatment after suffering slash wounds, Merseyside Police said.The man, who is from the area, was detained a short time later in Stanley Park, before being arrested and taken into custody for questioning.
The incident is not believed to be terror-related and the suspect is thought to have mental health issues, police said.
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