Overview
- A fight involving a group of teenagers broke out at Heswall Bus Station on Saturday evening, July 4, leaving two boys injured and prompting an emergency police response.
- Merseyside Police arrested three males—two aged 15 and one aged 17—on suspicion of offences including Section 18 wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article.
- Both injured boys were taken to hospital for assessment with one treated for a chest wound and the other for a finger injury, and their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
- Local witnesses said more than one blade was used and described a bystander who wrestled a youth to the ground and kicked a knife away before officers arrived.
- Police have bailed the three suspects with conditions, urged residents to check CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage, and warned about the risks of knife crime as the investigation continues.