14-year-old stabbed in Walton
A man in his 40s was also stabbed
Last updated 29th Aug 2024
An investigation's underway after two stabbings in Walton, which Police believe are linked.
The incidents happened last night (Wednesday 28 August). Police were called to a report that a man in his forties was stabbed by three men on Weaver Street, who then ran off towards Maria Road, making an escape in a white Volkswagen Polo.
The victim was rushed to hospital with several wounds which we're told are not believed to be life threatening.
In the early hours of this morning (Thursday 29 August) at around 12.35am, police received a further report of a 14-year-old boy having been found with stab wounds to his chest and arm inside a property on City Road. It's believed three male suspects made off to the back of the property into the alley behind.
The boy remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Merseyside Police say an investigation is underway with CCTV and forensic enquiries being carried out in the local area.
Detective Inspector Darren Taylor said: “We understand that the community will be rightly shocked by both attacks, and while we are continuing with our extensive enquiries into both incidents, we believe they are both related and were targeted.
“We are determined to find the people responsible, and I am appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of Weaver Street and City Road who may have seen three men in the area acting suspicious to contact us.
“We know there were people attending a party at the City Road address, and I would ask those who were there to come forward with any information or if you have footage of the attack to contact us as a matter of urgency.
“I would also ask people who we haven’t already contacted to please check your dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage to see if they may have captured something which may be vital to the investigation.”
Detective Inspector Taylor added: “Reducing knife crime in Merseyside is a priority all year round.
“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.
“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 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 24000746285.