Girlfriend’s appeal after boyfriend stabbed in Liverpool

The girlfriend of a man who was fatally stabbed in a nightclub has issued an emotional plea for information that could bring his attacker to justice.

Sam Cook, 21, was killed after he was stabbed in Empire nightclub in Liverpool City Centre last night. 

In the wake of the tragedy, Mr Cook’s girlfriend, Lottie Owen, issued a heart-wrenching plea for information about his attackers.

Devastated Lottie Owen wrote: ‘Rest in peace my angel I promise I won’t let them get away with this love you always. 

Mr Cook’s girlfriend, Lottie Owen, issued a heart-wrenching plea for information about his attackers

Sam Cook, 21, was killed after he was stabbed in Empire nightclub in Liverpool City Centre last night

In the wake of the tragedy, Mr Cook’s girlfriend, Lottie Owen (right), issued a heart-wrenching pleas for information about his attackers

‘If anyone knows anything about the people who done this to my Sam please get in touch with the police, took too young.’ 

Police were called shortly before midnight after a fight is thought have broken out in the basement of Empire Bar on Seel Street before Sam was fatally stabbed.

He was rushed to hospital but died from his injuries.

A murder probe has been launched and a cordon remains in place around the club this morning with a police van parked in front, while officers carry out forensic enquiries and searches. 

Police were called shortly before midnight after a fight is thought have broken out in the basement of Empire Bar on Seel Street before Sam was fatally stabbed

Police were called shortly before midnight after a fight is thought have broken out in the basement of Empire Bar on Seel Street before Sam was fatally stabbed

Police have launched a murder probe into Mr Cook's death and are appealing for witnesses

Police have launched a murder probe into Mr Cook’s death and are appealing for witnesses

CCTV and witness enquiries are ongoing and detectives are urgently looking to speak to anyone who saw the incident or an altercation in the basement of the bar.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Tivendale said: ‘Our investigation is in its very early stages but we initially believe that some kind of altercation may have taken place in the basement area of the bar, leading to a tragically fatal attack.

‘We need to hear from anyone who witnessed an altercation, the incident itself, or may have seen, heard or come into contact with anyone involved.

‘You may have heard words being exchanged or someone running from the bar.

‘All information provided will be acted upon and may be vital in identifying who was responsible and bringing them to justice.’

Empire nightclub has previously been the scene of another stabbing, when brick-layer Callum Dunne was ‘left for dead’ in a pool of blood on New Year’s Eve.

Mr Dunne, who was also 21 at the time of the attack, had no recordable blood pressure when paramedics arrived at the club.

He jumped into a fight outside Empire after seeing his friends fighting with a group of men.

Seconds later CCTV showed him staggering along with blood gushing from his leg.

Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives on (0151) 7774814 or (0151) 7774065, call 101 quoting incident 1254, or you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously and for free, on 0800 555 111.

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