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Detectives are appealing for information following an attack on a teenage boy in Liverpool last night (Tuesday 17 March).

Just after 8.40pm officers received a report that a 15-year-old boy had been attacked by two criminals in Croxteth Drive.

The child, who had several injuries to his legs and head, was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

An investigation is ongoing in the area and a police cordon is in place near Sefton Park.

Detective Inspector Natalie Charlesworth said: “We are still in the early stages of the investigation into what led to a violent attack on a young boy near Sefton Park.

“I would appeal to any witnesses who were at Croxteth Drive last night and saw what happened to come forward as soon as possible. “We are determined to do all we can to find those responsible.

“Similarly, if you work or live in the area and have any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from 8pm please contact us as this can provide vital evidence.”

Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk using X or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information through our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000214954.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously. In an emergency, always call 999.