Police believe car park stabbing was targeted group attack
Two teenagers were attacked inside the Q-Park
Merseyside Police believe a double stabbing in a Liverpool car park was a targeted attack by up to six people.
Officers were called to Queens Square at around 9:20pm yesterday (9 December) to reports of two teenagers being stabbed.
A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital after suffering injuries to his shoulder and arm - he is in a stable condition in hospital.
An 18-year-old man suffered a slight injury and has been discharged.
Detective Inspector Michael Fletcher said:
"Our initial enquiries indicate that this was a targeted attack by a group of up to six people and we know from experience that the consequences could have been even worse for either victim. At this stage, we are keeping an open mind as to the motive and would urge anyone with information to come forward.
"Queens Square is a busy location and I'd ask that anyone who was in vicinity of the Q-Park or passing by in a vehicle checks any dashcam, CCTV or other devices in case they hold valuable evidence. The offenders split into two groups and made off down the stairwell, one group exiting the car park onto St John’s Lane, the second group exited the pedestrian exit onto Queen Square, crossing Whitechapel and ran down Victoria Street into the city. If you have any information, contact us via @MerPolCC or 101 with reference 24001037152.
"Knife crime causes devastation across our communities, and we work closely with partners to do all we can to make communities safer. Although knife crime is decreasing on Merseyside, each incident has the potential to cause serious harm, and we understand that there is work to be done, both in understanding the root causes of knife crime, and educating young people and their families on the risks people take in carrying weapons.
"If you have any information about people carrying a knife in your community, come forward to police or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."