Four people have been arrested after a teenager was attacked in Everton.
Police were called to The Lutine Bell pub on Breck Road at around 2.15pm on Wednesday (October 21) to reports a 16-year-old boy had been assaulted nearby.
The victim suffered head and chest injuries during the incident and has been taken to hospital, where his condition is currently described as serious.
Officers arrested two males aged 16 and 15 on suspicion of attempted murder and a 37-year-old man and 41-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender.
All four are currently in custody and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Chief Inspector Paula Jones said: “Although we have four people in custody we are continuing to appeal for anyone who was in the area of Breck Road shortly after 2pm and saw, heard or captured anything please get in touch.
“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.”
Road closures remain in place in the local area this evening.
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 their website or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000865220.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here.