Boy, 14, arrested after two teenagers stabbed in Merseyside

1 May 2025, 07:00 | Updated: 1 May 2025, 11:36

A 14-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two teenagers were stabbed in Merseyside, police have said.

Officers were called to Whitefield Drive in Kirkby at around 8.25pm on Wednesday to reports of two teenagers being stabbed.

They found a 16-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl with knife injuries.

The pair were taken to hospital where medics have assessed their injuries as non-life-threatening, Merseyside Police said in a statement.

The suspect is being held in custody where he will be interviewed by detectives.

Detective Chief Inspector Cath Cummings said: "We understand the concern that such a serious incident will cause in our communities, especially given the young age of the victims.

"At this early stage, I would urge anyone with information to make themselves known, either to officers in Westvale this evening, or by reporting to us directly or via Crimestoppers.

"I'd ask that anyone who saw the incident, was passing or lives nearby shares what they know so we can establish what happened and find those responsible.

"There will be a significant police presence in the area as we carry out this vital work, and we are speaking to local businesses and residents to gather information. If you know anything, do the right thing and come forward."

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