18 year old arrested after teenager stabbed in Formby
A 16 year-old remains in hospital in a stable condition
An 18 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of s18 wounding, robbery and possession of a Class B drug following an incident in Formby on Tuesday in which a 16 year-old boy was stabbed.
The 18 year-old, who is from the Seaforth area, is currently in custody.
The 16 year-old remains in hospital in a stable condition.
At around 4.55pm officers were called to School Lane after it was reported that a male had been stabbed.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries.
It was reported that the two male suspects rode off on bikes after the incident.
Chief Inspector Simon Owen said: “Enquiries are in the very early stages to establish what has taken place. I would appeal to anyone who was vicinity of the cemetery on School Lane just before 5pm to please contact us.
“I want to also ask people who were in the area but may not have seen anything to please check your dashcam footage and any CCTV that could have they captured something which may be vital to the case.”
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