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Merseyside Police Hunt Knifeman After Two Teens Stabbed in Kirkby

A 14-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy remain hospitalized as officers intensify their investigation, urging witnesses to come forward.

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Overview

  • The stabbing occurred on Whitefield Drive in Westvale, Kirkby, around 8:25 pm on April 30, 2025.
  • Both victims, a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy, are hospitalized while their injuries are assessed.
  • Merseyside Police have deployed armed officers, a helicopter, and are conducting house-to-house inquiries and CCTV reviews in the area.
  • A road closure remains in place at Whitefield Drive and Harriers Crescent as part of the ongoing investigation.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Cath Cummings has appealed for witnesses to share any information, with tips being accepted through police contact channels or Crimestoppers.