Schoolboy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Cheryl Mullin

2 May 2024 at 2:08 pm·1-min read

The schoolgirl was attacked on Prescot Road in Fairfield -Credit:handout

Police investigating a machete attack on a 16-year-old girl have made a third arrest.

The schoolgirl was walking with two friends outside Londos on Prescot Road in Fairfield at around 9pm on Sunday April 28 when she was attacked. Shocking CCTV footage seen by the ECHO, which we have chosen not to share, shows her assailant creep up behind the group and strike the girl with a weapon, before fleeing the scene on a bike.

The victim sustained head injuries and was taken to hospital. She is recovering following treatment in hospital.

Yesterday, Wednesday May 1, police arrested a 15-year-old boy from Anfield on suspicion of attempted murder. He has been conditionally bailed as enquiries continue.

A 19-year-old man from Old Swan and a 14-year-old boy from Kensington were previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Both have been conditionally bailed.

Detective Chief Inspector Tony Roberts said: "Extensive enquiries continue into this serious incident, and despite three arrests being made, we are still keen to hear from anyone who saw or knows anything which may assist.

"Any detail, no matter how insignificant you think it is, could be vital to this investigation."

Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 24000390955.

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