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17-Year-Old Arrested After Birkenhead Stabbing Inside Driver’s Car

Police say the 18-year-old victim has been discharged as the daylight attack remains under investigation.

Overview

  • An eyewitness said she stopped on Park Road South near Birkenhead Park and ushered a young man being chased by two people on a moped into her car.
  • One pursuer followed into the back seat and stabbed the 18-year-old twice in the leg before the driver accelerated to dislodge the attacker.
  • Paramedics treated the victim and he was taken to Aintree Hospital, where he was later discharged, according to Merseyside Police.
  • Police arrested a 17-year-old from Noctorum on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent, robbery and two counts of possession of a Class B drug, and he has been conditionally bailed.
  • Officers said two suspects fled with the victim’s e-scooter and appealed for witnesses to contact Merseyside Police or Crimestoppers.