A teenager has been charged after a woman was stabbed in a handbag theft.
The victim in her 20s was walking along Solway Street West in Toxteth at around 7.10am on Wednesday, November 13 when a man approached her.
He demanded that she handed over her handbag but when she refused, she was stabbed in the chest causing a punctured lung as the suspect made off on a bike.
The victim was taken to hospital and has since been discharged. She will continue to be supported by officers as the investigation progresses.
This Tuesday, investigators investigators making enquiries over the incident noticed a man riding a bike they suspected to have been involved.
A 17-year-old male from Toxteth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was detained and has now been charged with Attempted robbery; Section 18 wounding with intent; and possession of cannabis.
He has been remanded into custody to appear at trial on January 2, 2025.
Detective Inspector Chris Carlin said: “We take all reports of robbery and attempted robbery extremely seriously.
“It is an offence that can shatter confidence and make people feel unsafe in the heart of our communities.
“The use of knives to commit harm and cause fear in Merseyside will never be tolerated.
“Officers and staff at Merseyside Police work every day of the year to arrest offenders, stop check suspects, seize weapons and conduct warrants where community intelligence suggests they may be stored.
“If you carry or use a knife on our streets, not only can you expect to be stopped and brought to justice by police, you are increasing the chances of coming to harm at the hands of knife crime yourself. It simply is not worth the risk.”
Anyone affected by crime can request support from the Victim Care Merseyside Hub by calling Freephone 0808 175 3080 on weekdays between 8am and 6pm.
Alternatively, a contact form can be submitted at www.victimcaremerseyside.org at any time.