Man arrested following stabbing of teenage boy in Walton

We have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after a 15-year-old boy was found with stab wounds to his chest and arm inside a property in Walton.

We were called to a property on City Road at around 12.35am on Thursday 29 August. The victim remains in hospital in a stable condition.

The arrested man is currently in custody.

A 16-year-old male arrested earlier this week, also on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, was bailed pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 101, DM @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 24000746401.