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Triple Stabbing Outside Liverpool’s GBar Leads to Licence Suspension and Arrests
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The Incident and Immediate Response
In the early hours of Sunday, September 20 2026, police were called to Tithebarn Street in Liverpool city centre at about 06:35 BST after three men were found injured outside the GBar on nearby Eberle Street. Two victims were reported in a stable condition and the third sustained minor injuries. A knife was recovered and is being forensically examined. Merseyside Police launched a homicide-type investigation, executing several warrants and placing a cordon on the surrounding streets.
Timeline of Key Developments
- September 20 2026 – Police respond; victims taken to hospital; initial forensic and CCTV enquiries begin.
- September 22 2026 – Three men are arrested in connection with the incident.
- September 23 2026 – GBar officials appear before Liverpool City Council’s licensing and gambling sub-committee for an expedited premises-licence review.
- October 2026 – A further licensing hearing is expected.
Data and Legal Outcomes
Merseyside Police confirmed three men have been charged:
- Patrick Morgan, 31, of Canterbury Way – two counts of Section 18 wounding with intent, violent disorder, and possession of a bladed article.
- Jonny Gee, 18, of Halkyn Drive – two counts of Section 18 wounding with intent, violent disorder, and possession of a bladed article.
- Stephen Gee, 22, of Halkyn Drive – one count of Section 18 wounding with intent, violent disorder, and possession of a Class B controlled drug.
All appeared at Wirral Magistrates Court on the day of their arrest.
Official Statements & Responses
Karl Bruder, agent for designated premises supervisor Howard Gwynn, said the owners were “disappointed” and felt “let down” by venue management.
Chief Superintendent Natalie Perischine reiterated a “zero-tolerance approach” to weapon carriage and cited Operations Amalfi (youth violence) and Monaco (public-order patrols), which have contributed to a reported 10 % year-on-year reduction in serious violence.
Detective Chief Inspector Lisa McNaughton highlighted extensive CCTV, forensic and witness work, and urged anyone with information to contact the force via its social-media desk or the 101 hotline (incident reference 26000771554).
Why It Matters
The incident prompted a rare licence suspension for a venue that operates multiple sites across Liverpool, underscoring municipal concerns about public safety in a city that has held Purple Flag status for 16 consecutive years.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We have a zero-tolerance approach to anyone who chooses to carry a weapon in the city centre and my message to those individuals is ‘we will hunt you down’.” — Ch Supt Natalie Perischine
- “We will continue to do all we can to identify the people responsible and support the victims as this investigation progresses.” — DCI McNaughton
What’s Next
GBar’s licence will remain suspended while the licensing and gambling sub-committee conducts its review on September 23 2026. A further hearing in October will decide the venue’s future operating status. Police investigations continue to seek additional suspects and evidence related to the stabbing.