A large cordon was put in place outside a pub and M&S store
Police on Telegraph Road in Heswall
Two men were arrested after a boy was stabbed in the back near a pub. Merseyside Police was called to Telegraph Road in Heswall at around 7.45pm on Boxing Day.
It followed a report a 17-year-old boy had been stabbed in the back by two males who then ran off towards the Devon Doorway pub. When the ECHO arrived at the scene there was a large cordon from the M&S store on Telegraph Road to the Gusto Italian restaurant.
A small cordon was also in place at the Harry Beswick pub. Forensics and multiple police vehicles were in attendance. The 17-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment with a serious injury and has since been discharged.
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On Wednesday, January 8, detectives arrested two men in connection with the incident and are in police custody to be questioned. A 23-year-old man from Little Neston was arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.
A 22-year-old man from Neston was arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding with intent. Detective Inspector Philip Ryan said: “Although arrests have been made, our enquiries continue, and we urge anyone who witnessed the incident, or captured the incident on dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage which may be vital to the case to please get in touch.”
Detective Inspector Ryan added: “Our officers are committed in removing anyone who stores, carries and uses weapons through proactive use of stop and search powers, open land searches, warrants and education work alongside partners. The use of knives and any weapons is reckless and will not be tolerated, and can have devastating consequences, not only for the victim and their family but also for the offenders involved.
“I would urge people to educate themselves and speak to their children and family members about the dangers of knife crime. We continue to seek out those involved in knife crime, enticing young and vulnerable people to carry weapons or involved in gangs.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, DM @MerPolCC quoting reference 24001081798. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.