Male arrested in connection with altercation at Maghull Cricket Club

Officers have arrested a teenager following an altercation involving a large group of youths at Maghull Cricket Club on Friday evening, 2 May.

It was reported that at around 7.30pm a large group of youths had converged on to the club’s field on Old Hall Lane, and some of the males were carrying weapons and began fighting amongst themselves.

They then made off towards Liverpool Leeds canal and no injuries were reported.

Today, Sunday 4 May, officers have arrested a 14-year-old male from Maghull on suspicion of affray, possession of weapon in a public place and possession of a controlled Class B drug, cannabis. He is still in police custody to be questioned.

Anyone in the area with information, CCTV or dashcam can contact us on 101 or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 25000364836.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.