A teenager has been charged with the murder of Ava White.
Ava suffered ‘catastrophic injuries’ in a fatal stabbing on Church Street last Thursday evening following the city’s traditional Christmas lights switch-on.
The 12-year-old had been in Liverpool city centre with friends at the time.
Police have confirmed that a 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.
He has been remanded in custody to appear in court on Monday.
Three other boys aged between 13 and 15, who were also arrested shortly after the incident, have been conditionally bailed as inquiries continue.
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