A schoolboy is in hospital after an attack near Sefton Park.
Police were called to Croxteth Drive in Aigburth at around 8.40pm on Tuesday (March 17) to reports that the 15-year-old had been assaulted by two people.
He has been taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, where is condition is currently described as stable, with wounds to his legs and head following the ordeal.
A section of Croxteth Drive and St Hilda’s High School, which border the park, remain cordoned off as officers continue to investigate the incident.
Detective Inspector Natalie Charlesworth said: “We are still in the early stages of an investigation into what was a violent assault on a young boy near Sefton Park.
“I would urge any witnesses who were on Croxteth Drive last night and saw what happened to please come forward as soon as possible. We are determined to do all we can to find those responsible.
“Similarly if you work or live in the area and have any CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage from 8pm onwards please contact us as this may provide vital evidence.”
Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police’s social media desk using X or Facebook @MerPolCC.
You can also report information via their website or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000214954.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here.