A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenager was slashed and stabbed in Birkenhead Park last weekend. Merseyside Police were called to the park in the early hours of Sunday, June 28 after a 19-year-old suffered a serious laceration to his hand and stomach as well as a wound to his thigh.
Officers were called at around 1.45am and the teenager was taken to hospital, where he received treatment for injuries which police described as not life-threatening. He remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Arrest and Investigation
Police launched an investigation and today, June 30, confirmed a 15-year-old boy from Birkenhead has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding with intent. He remains in police custody.
Following the attack, a large part of Birkenhead Park to the south of Ashville Road was cordoned off by police officers. A significant police presence remained in the area into Sunday afternoon. The focus of the police's attention was around the Birkenhead Park Cricket Club pitches. The ECHO understands there was an 18th birthday party inside the club's pavilion on Saturday night, but the force has not confirmed if the incident is connected.
Police Appeal
Detective Inspector Phil Ryan said: “Our investigation into this incident is gathering pace and a suspect is currently in custody. I hope this reassures our community how seriously we take reports of this nature. Violence on our streets and in our local parks will never be tolerated. Although we have now made an arrest, we are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward.”
Anyone with information on the incident should contact the Merseyside Police social media desk @MerPolCC on X and Facebook quoting 26000516874. You can also report information via the police website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.
