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Live updates as road closed after two teens slashed after ‘mass brawl’

BySpotted UK

Dec 15, 2023

A road is cordoned off and a major emergency service presence is on the scene following a police incident in Garston.

Speke Road is currently blocked off with Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service at the scene. Officers are reportedly responding to an incident outside KFC.

A video sent to the Liverpool ECHO shows at least seven Merseyside Police patrol cars on the scene. We have contacted Merseyside Police for a response.

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Key Events

Elliot Jessett

Buses back up and running

Bus services including routes to Garston now restored

Elliot Jessett

Forensics at the scene

Forensics at the scene

Elliot Jessett

Witness reports

Our reporter Abigail Nicholson has spoken to members of the public who claim to have witnessed the incident

Maria Breslin

BREAKING

From our reporter Abi – Two teens are in hospital after suffering slash wounds to their backs following a “mass fight” in Garston. A 16-year-old boy is in police custody.

Maria Breslin

Map of the area

Maria Breslin

Police cordon

Abi says a large cordon is in place along a section of pavement opposite KFC on Speke Road. A number of shops and a bus stop are behind the cordon.

Daniel Windham

Our reporter is at the scene

KEY EVENT

Unconfirmed reports of a stabbing

The ECHO has recieved unconfirmed reports Merseyside Police are responding to a stabbing on Speke Road. This has not been confirmed by Merseyside Police and we have gone to the force for comment.

Daniel Windham

Police cars at the scene

Daniel Windham

A cordon is in place

Daniel Windham

A number of ambulances are responding to the incident

KEY EVENT

Police responding to 'schoolchildren fighting'

The ECHO has had multiple reports police are responding to an incident involving schoolchildren fighting. This has not been confirmed by Merseyside Police

Daniel Windham

Buses are diverted

Daniel Windham

Latest picture from the scene

Daniel Windham

Incident in Garston village

Daniel Windham

Our reporter is on the way

ECHO reporter Abigail Nicholson is on her way to the scene