Two Boys Arrested on Attempted Murder Suspicion After Serious Assault in Liverpool

According to the BBC UK, police have made arrests in Liverpool after a 16-year-old sustained serious injuries in an assault. Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder. A 37-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman have also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, with all four individuals remaining in custody, as stated by Merseyside Police.

Officers responded to reports of a boy being assaulted near The Lutine Bell pub on Breck Road in Everton at approximately 14:15 BST. The 16-year-old victim was transported to the hospital with injuries to his head and chest, and his condition is reported as serious.

Det Ch Insp Paula Jones issued an appeal, stating that the public is encouraged to contact the police if they were in the vicinity of Breck Road shortly after 14:00 and witnessed or heard anything, or if they captured any relevant footage. Jones further mentioned that information regarding people who may have been seen fleeing the area at the time would also be helpful for assessment.