Two men were seen running from the scene of the stabbing
16:14, 06 Jan 2025Updated 16:15, 06 Jan 2025
Police believe the males pictured could have information which may help with their enquiries(Image: Merseyside Police)
Detectives have issued CCTV images of two males who could have information that may assist with their enquiries after a teenager was knifed in the back on Boxing Day. Police were called to Telegraph Road in Heswall just after 7.45pm on Thursday, December 26.
They found a 17-year-old boy had been stabbed in the back by two males who then ran off towards the Devon Doorway pub. He was taken to hospital for treatment and is now recovering at home.
Witnesses at the scene told the ECHO they had seen the victim being looked after by friends, as three police vehicles and a forensics van arrived. One person said he was “really surprised” to see an incident like this in Heswall, and that it had been a long time since anything like that had happened in the area.
Police believe the males pictured could have information which may help with their enquiries(Image: Merseyside Police)
Since the attack, CCTV and witness enquiries have been ongoing to identify the suspects responsible, and detectives have now issued images of two males they believe could help with their investigation. Detective Inspector Sarah Wilkinson said: “This was a dangerous and reckless attack that has left the victim seriously injured where he is still recovering from the attack.
“This incident took place in the vicinity of the Harry Beswick pub and Marks & Spencer on Telegraph Road with people out on Boxing Day who may have seen something which may help the investigation. We are taking this incident extremely seriously and I am appealing for the two males featured in the images, or anyone who recognises them to come forward.
Police believe the males pictured could have information which may help with their enquiries(Image: Merseyside Police)
“We believe they could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries. We will not tolerate the use of knives or any weapons on our streets, we know the harm and devastation they cause.
“I would urge people to educate themselves and speak to their children and family members about the dangers of knife crime. There is no place for knives in our communities. I would urge anyone with information to get in touch so we can act on community intelligence or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 24001081798. You can also call 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.