Four arrested after teenager assaulted in Liverpool

We have arrested four people following reports a teenage boy was assaulted in the Everton area this afternoon, Wednesday 21 October.

At around 2.15pm, officers were called to The Lutine Bell on Breck Road to reports of a 16-year-old boy being assaulted nearby.

The victim was taken to hospital with head and chest injuries. He remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Following enquiries a 16 year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

A 15 year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

A 37 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender

A 41 year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender

All four are currently in custody and enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Chief Inspector Paula Jones said: "Although we have four people in custody we are continuing to appeal for anyone who was in the area of Breck Road shortly after 2pm and saw, heard or captured anything please get in touch.

“You may also live or work nearby and witnessed people running off at the time. Pass on all information and we will make the assessment."

Road closures remain in place in the local area this evening.

Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000865220.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously