16 year old boy stabbed in Bootle
Boy attacked last night in Kings Park
Merseyside Police is issuing an appeal for information after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in Bootle last night, Monday 9 May. At 11.40pm, a report was received that the boy had been stabbed around 10.40pm in the area of Kings Park, Bootle by an unknown offender. Police and the ambulance services attended and the boy was taken to hospital where he was treated for minor injuries comprising a small wound to his left side and a scratch to his arm. Forensic enquiries are ongoing this morning at the scene. Sefton Detective Chief Inspector Gayle Rooney said: "Thankfully, the boy received only minor injuries and is being supported by officers. Extensive enquiries are continuing in the area and my patrols will be on hand to provide reassurance. Although it is early in the investigation, we are treating this as a targeted attack and I would like to reassure the community that incidents like this are unusual, and we will act on any information you provide to bring those responsible to justice. "I would urge anyone with information to contact police, or the independent charity Crimestoppers if you would prefer to remain anonymous." Anyone with information which could help detectives with their inquiries is asked to contact Sefton CID on 0151 777 3059, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.