Boy, 17, stabbed in the back as neighbours rush to help

Boy, 17, stabbed in the back as neighbours rush to help


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POLICE SAID IT IS NOT KNOWN HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED IN THE ATTACK 08:58, 20 May 2025 A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the back. Merseyside Police were


called to Marsh Avenue in Bootle at around 7pm on Monday, May 19. It followed a report a teenager had been stabbed. He was taken to hospital for treatment of stab wound to his back, which is


not believed to be life threatening. A cordon was in place near Stone Square and Marsh Avenue until around 10pm on Monday. Eyewitnesses said there were several police cars and forensics at


the scene. Detectives said they believe the victim may have been on a bike and was attacked in Stone Square before making his way to Marsh Avenue. He was then given first aid by members of


the public before paramedics arrived. In a statement, detective sergeant Dave Smith added: "It is not known how many people were involved in the attack and I would appeal to anyone who


may have information to come forward. Article continues below "Crimes scene investigators are carrying out forensic examinations at the scene and house-to-house inquiries are underway.


Officers will also be examining CCTV footage in a bid to establish the circumstances leading up to the investigation. "I would urge anyone who saw anything to come forward, I would also


appeal to drivers who may have dashcam footage to get in touch with us so we can identify those responsible and put them before the courts." He added: "There is no place for


knives in our communities and we will always seek to take positive action when we have information about people storing, carrying or using weapons. "I would urge anyone with information


to get in touch so we can act on community intelligence or call Crimestoppers anonymously." Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC


or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via their website: Report a crime | Merseyside Police or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000413789.


Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: Give information anonymously | Crimestoppers. In an emergency always call


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