Two teenage boys were tonight in hospital after being slashed in what witnesses described as a mass brawl.
The boys, described as being in a stable condition, suffered cuts to their backs after being targeted by at least two members from a gang of youths. The attack happened in Speke Road, Garston, just before 3.15pm.
A 16-year-old boy was detained close by and arrested on suspicion of two counts of assault, suspicion of possessing an offence weapon and affray. He is currently in custody where he will be quizzed by detectives.
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In a statement released by Merseyside Police, Detective Inspector Daniel McWhinnie said: “Our enquiries into this incident are at an early stage, but we believe the victims were targeted by at least two members of a group of youths. Thankfully, both victims are expected to make full recoveries but anyone who uses a knife risks causing both their victim and themselves very serious harm.
“Statistics show that you are much more likely to be a victim of knife crime if you carry such a weapon, and you will bring your loved ones further pain when you are brought to justice and put behind bars.
“We will continue to use all the tools at our disposal to educate young people on these dangers, and to stop and search those we suspect are in possession of weapons which can cause fear and harm. All year round we carry out targeted warrants and land searches where intelligence suggests knives are being stored.”
“Reducing knife crime in Merseyside is a priority for the force all year round, and incidents such as this only serve to demonstrate how vital it is that our work continues so that people of all ages can be protected.
“We understand the devastating impact it can have on individuals, families, and wider communities and our work to educate people of all ages of the dangers they pose continues. Both serious violence and knife crime are falling in Merseyside, but we know there is still work to do to tackle knife crime and make communities safer.”
Last month, Merseyside Police took part in the national knife crime campaign Operation Sceptre visit local schools. The initiative also included a knife surrender that gave members of the public the chance to dispose of knives or weapons safely.
If you have information about this incident, please direct message Merseyside Police's social media desk via X (formerly Twitter) @MerPolCC quoting reference 23001275108. You can also pass information through Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or on their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org