The partner of a man who was stabbed in a double "machete" attack has spoken out for the first time.
Merseyside Police were called to Leasowe in Wirral at around 4.40pm on Wednesday, October 11, following reports of an incident on a field near Reeds Lane. It was reported a 17-year-old boy and a 29-year-old man were riding their bikes in the field when they were approached by six youths who attacked them and stole their bikes.
The 29-year-old victim was stabbed in the shoulder and the 17-year-old victim was stabbed in the hand. An air ambulance landed on a field nearby and both men were taken to hospital.
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It was reported that the gang were dressed in black and wore balaclavas. They made off towards Bidston Golf course.
The two victims ran into a nearby Tesco Express for help after the incident. The partner of the 29-year-old man who was stabbed, Stacey Owen, 24, said the men were attacked with "machetes" on the field.
She said: "They were attacked with machetes for my partner's motorbike they tried to fight back but were stabbed. The lads who did it though they are teens and not even off the estate.
"We would like to thank everyone who helped my partner and his friend. In particular Dan, Sue and Stacia who work in Tesco, they were phenomenal and a key part in why they are ok today.
"All the staff in Tesco helped stop the bleeding until ambulances arrived. I'm so sorry to everyone for the sheer shock of the state of him, I know it wasn't a nice sight to see.
"Both are doing well, they are back home recovering and are expected to make full recoveries. Thank you so much to everyone for their kind words and best wishes it means so much to us."
Following the double stabbing, Merseyside Police have stepped up their patrols in Leasowe and are working to "put measures in place to prevent other incidents occurring".
Community Inspector for Leasowe Sharon Robinson said: “This kind of behaviour is clearly absolutely intolerable and we have put robust measures in place to ensure that we identify those committing these crimes and prevent others from acting in a similar way. We are working closely with schools and partners to help educate young people that engaging in anti-social behaviour, threatening people and stealing property by force is not acceptable.
"What these young people need to be very clear about is that there are consequences to their actions and we are not prepared to allow this kind of behaviour to continue. We also urge parents and carers to speak to their children to get the message across that engaging in criminality is a slippery path and one that no parent wants their child to go down.
"We also urge the peers of these young people who are carrying out these acts and maybe talking about what they have done to take a stand. You know it isn't right and there are people you can talk to such as teachers, community centre workers, your parents and guardians, as well as police officers to tell them what you know so you can make a difference.
"You can also contact Fearless, the Crimestoppers website dedicated to young people, to speak to someone anonymously. Carrying a knife can have devastating consequences and we are determined to get weapons off our streets.
"The wrong decision today can cost someone dearly tomorrow – not just a victim and their family but also the offender and their family. I urge anyone with information to get in touch so we can help keep our communities safe."
Anyone with information about anti-social behaviour or criminality in Leasowe is asked to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or Merseyside Police on 101, or via social media @MerPolCC.
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