Heswall Bus Station closed off after stabbing - recap

Merseyside Police has now provided a statement about the incident.

Two children are believed to have been stabbed as a large crowd of teenagers brawled at a Merseyside bus station. Emergency services descended on Heswall Bus Station on Telegraph Road following reports of a stabbing at around 6.35pm today, Saturday (July 4).

Merseyside Police officers attended and found two teenage boys, one with an injury to his chest and the other with an injury to his finger, both believed to be inflicted with a bladed weapon, the force said. They have been taken to hospital for assessment and their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Teenage boys, believed to be between 15 and 17 years old, have been arrested and will be taken into custody for questioning. Detectives are still establishing what their details, a spokesperson said.

The bus station remains cordoned off, with several police vehicles at the scene.

Officers continue to carry out witness, CCTV and forensic work in the area as the police force establishes what happened.

Detective Inspector Steve Wilkinson said: "We understand the concern that such an incident will cause, especially given the ages of those involved and the busy area in which this occurred.

"The possession of bladed weapons can and does cause devastation in our communities so despite these arrests, will be relentlessly pursuing all of those we suspect of having an involvement.

"Additionally, people who associate with those who carry weapons are putting themselves in danger, and need to tell us what they know.

"If you were in the area and saw the incident or anyone running off, or suspect a young person you know of having been involved, please come forward with information and check any devices which may hold images or footage to assist."

A spokesperson for the force added: "Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC.

"You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000537879.

"Alternatively, 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."