Two teenage boys were stabbed in a mass brawl on Liverpool’s waterfront.
Police discovered the injured pair after being called to Keel Wharf at around 9.15pm on Friday following reports of a fight involving up to 100 youths.
Both boys were taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital for stab wounds to their buttocks and were later discharged after receiveing treatment.
Chief inspector Matt Moscrop said: “We are carrying out extensive enquiries into this incident and viewing CCTV footage to identify the offender.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who was at Keel Wharf who witnessed the incident, or who has any information to help us identify the offender.
“This was an appalling incident and two young boys have received hospital treatment for their injuries.
“The use of weapons is reckless and intolerable, and can have devastating consequences, not only for the victim and their family but also the offender.
“The waterfront should be a safe space for everyone to visit and make the most of the lovely weather we’ve had this week, not a place for the violence and anti-social behaviour we have seen in recent days.
“We will not tolerate this type of behaviour and will continue to work with our partners to take all necessary action.”
Anyone who has any information about this incident which could help detectives with their inquiries, or who knows who the offender is, is asked to DM @MerPolCC, message ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook’ or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 with reference 1216 of 23 July.