Liverpool city centre streets shut down by police after ‘knife attack’

Police are appealing for information after a teenager was seriously injured in a shocking knife attack in Liverpool city centre earlier this evening.

Merseyside Police were called after reports that a 17-year-old boy had been attacked by a number of males.

The incident is understood have happened on Williamson Street and the victim then walked to Whitechapel.

Emergency services were called and the victim has been taken to hospital for treatment to “multiple slash wounds”. He is in a stable condition.

A cordon remains in place at the scene while officers carry out the initial stages of an investigation, including CCTV and witness enquiries. A pile of bloodied rags and a coat were on the floor outside Mobile Hub, according to Liverpool Echo reporter Emily Carubia.

Tesco Express, the Metquarter and the Everyman Cinema are all located within the cordon, with a police helicopter hovering overhead.

Chief Inspector Andy Hughes said: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation and officers remain at the scene to establish the circumstances of what happened.

“This was a serious assault which could easily have led to even more serious consequences for the victim, who is thankfully recovering in hospital.

“We are determined to find those responsible and we will always take positive action whenever we receive information on the possession and use of knives and other weapons in the communities of Merseyside.

“If you were in the area of Whitechapel earlier this evening and saw or captured anything, please let us know. The smallest detail could prove vital.

“Knife crime has no place on the streets of Merseyside and we will continue to do everything in our powers to combat it, bring offenders to justice and remove weapons from our streets, so please come forward and tell us what you know.”

Anyone with information is being asked to call 101 or DM @MerPolCC, quoting log number 776 of 30th December. They can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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