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Teenagers charged over Newsham Park stabbing

Two teenagers have been charged over a stabbing in Newsham Park.

Police were called by paramedics to the bandstand at the west end of the park at 5.55pm on Monday after a man was found with wounds to his body.

The 19-year-old was rushed to hospital and is now in a stable condition.

Detectives have now charged two people in connection with the attack.

David Whiteley, 19, from Old Swan will face counts of attempted murder, possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place and possession of ketamine.

A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is also charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place.

Both are due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Friday, August 23.

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 723 of 19 August.