Investigation after 15-year-old hurt in Wirral stabbing
He's in hospital in a "stable" condition
An investigation is underway, after reports a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in the arm in Wirral.
Merseyside Police say they were sent to Mersey Bank Road in New Ferry just after 12.25pm yesterday (Saturday 9th November).
It's thought two males wearing all-black clothes and balaclavas rode away from the scene on electric bikes.
The teenage victim was taken to hospital, where he remains in a "stable" condition.
Officers had extra stop and search powers in place overnight, to "minimise further incidents."
Detective Inspector Paula Jones said: “Our enquires into this incident are in the very early stages, but based on what we know so far we do believe it was a targeted attack.
“Knife crime has absolutely no place on the streets of Wirral or anywhere in Merseyside, and our work to disrupt the activities of those who use, carry and store weapons goes on every single day of the year.
“Officers will be out tonight across New Ferry and into Rock Ferry to ensure there is a highly visible police presence to reassure communities and swiftly deal with anyone we suspect is intent on committing crime.
“The Section 60 order gives officers on the ground the ability to stop and search people suspected of carrying weapons or planning any criminality.
“We will always seek to take positive action when we have information about people who are storing, carrying or using weapons. So if you want to help us prevent our young people from falling victim to knife crime, give us information and we will do the rest.”