Merseyside

Bootle Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Pub Stabbing

By

Karen McGinn
12 March 2026, 3:08 pm

A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at a pub in Bootle, Merseyside, on Monday, 9 March 2026. This charge represents a major step in the police investigation into the violent incident that took place earlier this week.

Paul Diaz, who lives on Bedford Road, was charged by Merseyside Police on Tuesday, 10 March 2026. He is currently facing one count of attempted murder and another for possession of a knife blade in a public place.

The arrest happened after two men who were at the scene at the North Park Tavern took action to stop the suspect. These members of the public held the individual until officers arrived at the pub on Stanley Road to take him into custody.

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