Police have arrested three teenagers after a stabbing in central Liverpool yesterday.
A 14-year-old boy was stabbed in the armpit after getting into a fight with a gang on bus number 80. The victim and the gang got off the bus on Hanover Street and went go separately, but then, according to reports, the victim was approached by the gang and stabbed.
Officers were then called to Argyle Street at around 7.10pm on Wednesday 25 May, where the 14-year-old was attacked. Two 15-year-olds and a 17-year-old from Anfield, Litherland and Crosby were found and arrested by officers.
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Merseyside police have confirmed that all three remain in custody today. The 15-year-old from Anfield was arrested on suspicion of assault in Section 47 and the other two boys were arrested on suspicion of fighting.
A knife was also found believed to have been used in the attack. The victim was not seriously injured in the attack.
Detective Inspector Tony Roberts said: “We are conducting a thorough investigation after a teenager was stabbed in Liverpool city center tonight and we look forward to speaking with anyone who has witnessed or witnessed the attack. a discussion between two groups of teenagers in central Liverpool – there is no 80 bus arriving in the city shortly before 7pm.
“We will act with all information that informs us about the knife crime, and I want to call anyone with information about the knife crime in Merseyside, or this particular incident, to contact us. We are committed to work with our partners to deter young people from carrying knives by educating them about the dangers, as well as bringing to justice those involved in knife crime and protecting our communities.
“It is vital that we work together with our partners to make clear the dangers and long-term consequences of carrying or using a knife. We all have a responsibility: the police, schools, youth groups and parents. Guardians of young people: to ensure that young people grow up knowing that the decision to pick up a knife will only hurt those around them, and will likely lead to their loss of liberty or serious injury or murder. ” .
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