A 16-year-old boy was seriously assaulted on Breck Road, prompting a large police cordon in the area. Officers from Merseyside Police were called to the Lutine Bell pub on Breck Road at around 2.15pm following reports of the assault.
The teenager was taken to hospital for assessment after suffering head and chest injuries.
Police cordon and investigation
A large cordon is in place, with a white tent set up in the centre of the taped-off area outside the pub. Police confirmed the tent is there due to the weather. The incident appears to have happened next to a row of bins at the end of Rydal Street.
Breck Road is currently closed at the junction of Breckfield Road North.
Appeal for witnesses
Detective Chief Inspector Steve Ball said: "These are the very early stages of our investigation and officers will be in the area carrying out their work.
"If you were in the vicinity of Breck Road shortly after 2pm and saw, heard or captured anything please come forward straight away, so we can identify those responsible."
He added: "You may also live or work nearby and witnessed people running off at the time. Pass on all information and we will make the assessment."
How to contact police
A force spokesperson said: "Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000865220."
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.
