Southport flats evacuated after man seen with 'large knife'

NewsLiverpool NewsSouthportA 31-year-old man has been arrested17:20, 03 Sep 2026People were evacuated from their homes after a man armed with a large kitchen knife behaved "aggressively" inside a flat in Southport. Police were called to Avondale Road at around 5.45pm on Wednesday, September 2, following concerns for the safety of a man in his 30s.‌It was reported he was acting erratically and making threats. Emergency services, including three ambulances and a fire engine, attended the address and a cordon was put in place outside the building, while other residents were evacuated as a precaution.‌The man then allegedly left his flat and entered the communal area of the building carrying a large kitchen knife.‌Officers were eventually able to bring the incident to a safe conclusion by forc