DETECTIVES are hunting two attackers after a teenage boy was stabbed in Parr on Monday night.
What happened?
The 14-year-old victim was stabbed "multiple times" last night, Monday, September 2.
At around 10.15pm, police were called to Pennine Drive, in Parr, to reports that a 14-year-old boy had been stabbed multiple times by two male offenders, who reportedly ran off into nearby Gaskell Park.
Serious injuries
The victim was taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
Police say he is in a serious but stable condition.
Police investigation underway
Officers have remained in the area today carrying out witness, CCTV and house-to-house inquiries.
They are searching for the two offenders involved in the attack.
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What police have said
Detective Inspector Jimmy Rotheram said: "The people of St Helens and beyond will be rightly shocked that a young teenage boy has been targeted in such a way, and left with potentially life-changing injuries. Knife crime causes devastation and those who arm themselves are likely to ruin lives with their actions.
"Any incident of knife crime is by its nature extremely serious, but the age of the victim last night and his injuries are particularly hard to comprehend.
"We are absolutely determined to find the suspects as soon as possible, and remove them from the community.
"We know that there are likely to have been witnesses to this incident, and I would urge each and every one of those people to make themselves known immediately so we can establish why this happened, and find those responsible.
"At this stage we do not know why the victim was targeted, so people need to start talking. Staying silent when you hold information on this incident should not be an option, so do the right thing and come forward.
"If you live close to Gaskell Park or were passing by around 10pm last night, please check your CCTV, dashcam or doorbell devices. Every piece of information will be acted upon and you can come forward directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
"Likewise, if you live anywhere in Merseyside and know where weapons are being stored and carried, tell us: you could be saving a life."
How to contact police with information
Contact police @MerPolCC, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 24000759909.
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