A nine-month-old baby boy suffered cuts to his face and head after bricks were thrown at a bus on East Prescot Road on Friday night, with a 15-year-old boy later 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 the road, forcing a bus to stop. The group then threw bricks at the vehicle's windows, leaving the baby with injuries.
Arrest and Bail
The 15-year-old boy was arrested nearby and has since been conditionally bailed pending further inquiries, Merseyside Police confirmed.
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.
"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."
Police Response and Reporting
Officers attended the scene and arrested the teenager. 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 or criminal behaviour to Merseyside Police via their social media desk on 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 their website. In an emergency, always call 999.
