Trio arrested on suspicion of ATTEMPTED MURDER after woman set on fire

2nd January 2020

Three men from Southport have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after woman was allegedly set ablaze on Boxing Day

The incident took place at a flat on Derby Road at around 8.35pm on December 26, 2019.

The victim, a 38-year-old woman, was treated in hospital for burns to her hands, arms and neck.

She remains in hospital in a critical condition.

Merseyside Police attended the scene and since the incident, three men have been arrested.