Police have launched a murder probe after a teenager was fatally stabbed in Belle Vale.
Emergency services were called to Belle Vale Road at around 9pm on Tuesday following a report that a 16-year-old boy had been stabbed in the area.
He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead at around midnight. The victim’s next of kin have been informed.
Detectives have arrested a 17-year-old boy from Gateacre on suspicion of murder.
A cordon remains in place while forensic, house-to-house and other enquiries continue.
Officers will remain in the area to provide reassurance to the community and to gather information.
Detective Chief Inspector Bev Hyland said: “We are in the very early stages of our investigation into this tragic incident in which a young life has been taken.
“We are working to try and establish exactly what happened last night.
“I want to appeal to anyone who saw the incident itself, or anything suspicious in the vicinity of Belle Vale Road, and the park opposite Woodholme Court, to come forward.
“We also want to appeal to anybody who stopped to assist and may not have yet spoken to police, and anyone passing through Belle Vale Road who may have dash-cam footage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police through social media (@MerPolHQ), call 101 with reference 1295 or @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111.