A nine-month-old baby boy was taken to hospital after bricks were thrown at a bus window on Friday night, leaving him with cuts to his face and head. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
Merseyside Police received reports at around 10.10pm on October 30 that a group of masked males had dragged a large piece of wood onto East Prescot Road, forcing a bus to stop. The group then threw bricks at the vehicle's windows, injuring the baby.
Arrest and Bail
Officers attended the scene and a 15-year-old boy was arrested nearby. He has been conditionally bailed pending further inquiries. Five other male suspects were also spoken to by officers and either dispersed from the area or taken back home.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police 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."
Police Statement and Appeal
The spokesperson added: "At around 10.10pm, we received a report that a group of males dressed in black and wearing balaclavas had dragged a large piece of wood onto East Prescot Road, which forced a bus to come to a stop."
"They then threw bricks at the vehicle and smashed a window, which caused cuts to the face and head of a nine-month old baby. He was taken to hospital as a precaution."
The baby boy was taken to hospital as a precaution following the incident. Police are asking anyone with information to report it via the Merseyside Police social media desk, website, or by calling 101. Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always call 999.
