Update: second teenage boy arrested in connection with assault in Huyton
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A second boy, a 17 year old from the local area, has been arrested in connection with the incident in Huyton earlier this week.
On Monday 10 July, we received reports that a group of teenage boys on bikes had sprayed an unknown liquid towards children around the Huyton Village area.
One child was taken to hospital as a precaution with skin irritation and later released.
A bottle seized at the scene was tested by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and confirmed to be soap and water.
A further bottle was recovered on Tuesday 11 July, which we also believe to be a household cleaning solution.
Yesterday, Thursday 13 July, a 17-year-old boy from Huyton was arrested on suspicion of Section 47 assault, two counts of affray and handling stolen goods. He has been conditionally bailed.
The investigation continues.
Anyone with information can contact @MerPolCC quoting log 23000618209. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.