Overview
- Merseyside Police were called to St Mary's College in Wallasey at about 2.25pm on Friday after reports that a pupil had been stabbed in the leg.
- The object reported to have been used was a baiting needle, a tool typically associated with fishing.
- The injured boy was taken to hospital for treatment to a puncture wound and remains in a stable condition.
- A 13-year-old boy from Rock Ferry was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent and remains in police custody to be questioned.
- Officers carried out enquiries and reassurance at the school and asked anyone with information to contact them on X @MerPolCC or Facebook 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' quoting 26000082360, via 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.