A nine-month-old baby was taken to hospital with cuts to his face and head after masked men threw bricks at a bus in West Derby, Merseyside Police has confirmed.
The incident happened on East Prescot Road at around 10.10pm on October 30. Police received a report that a group of males dressed in black and wearing balaclavas had dragged a large piece of wood onto the road, forcing a bus to stop.
Arrest Made Nearby
The group then threw bricks at the vehicle and smashed a window, causing the injuries to the baby. The infant was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Officers attended the scene and a 15-year-old boy was arrested nearby on suspicion of assault and criminal damage. He has been conditionally bailed pending further inquiries.
Police Statement and Public Appeal
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "A teenager has been arrested after a baby was injured when a brick was thrown at a bus near Alder Hey Children’s Hospital on Friday October 30."
Five other male suspects were spoken to by officers and either dispersed from the area or taken back home.
Members of the public can report anti-social behaviour or criminal behaviour to Merseyside Police via X @MerPolCC, on Facebook 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre', through the force's website, or by calling 101. Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website. In an emergency, always call 999.
