POLICE are still hunting for two attackers after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times. 

The Star reported after the teenager suffered serious injuries after being attacked on Monday night, 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 men, who reportedly ran off into nearby Gaskell Park.

The victim was taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries. Police said earlier this week he is in a serious but stable condition.

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Witness, CCTV and house-to-house inquiries have been carried out by police in the area.

When asked for the latest on the investigation, a Merseyside Police spokeswoman today said there had been no further update "at this stage" and "inquiries remain ongoing".

On Wednesday, former professional boxer Martin Murray posted a video on his social media channels in which he said the victim of the attack is a boxer at his Think Fast Academy in the town.

He said "something needs to be done drastically" to tackle knife crime.

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."

  • Contact police @MerPolCC, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 24000759909.

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