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Attempted Murder Suspect Arrests After Teen Assault in Everton, Liverpool
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Incident Overview
On October 21, police were called to The Lutine Bell pub on Breck Road in Everton at about 14:15 BST (2.15 pm) after reports that a 16-year-old boy had been violently assaulted nearby. The victim suffered serious head and chest injuries and was taken to hospital in a serious condition. Merseyside Police arrested four people: two males aged 15 and 16 on suspicion of attempted murder, and a 37-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender. All four remain in custody while enquiries continue.
Law-Enforcement Response
Detective Chief Inspector Paula Jones of Merseyside Police said officers are appealing for anyone who was in the Breck Road area shortly after 14:00 and saw, heard, or captured anything to contact investigators. She added that residents or workers who may have witnessed people fleeing the scene should also provide information. The police have asked the public to share any CCTV, dash-cam, or door-bell footage via the Merseyside Police social-media desk on X or Facebook @MerPolCC, through the police website, by calling 101 and quoting incident reference 26000865220, or anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers (0800 555 111). Road closures were imposed in the local area that evening to support the investigation.
Individuals Involved
- Victim: 16-year-old male, serious head and chest injuries, hospitalized.
- Male, 15 years old – suspected attempted murder.
- Male, 16 years old – suspected attempted murder.
- Male, 37 years old – suspected assisting an offender.
- Female, 41 years old – suspected assisting an offender.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We are continuing to appeal for anyone who was in the area of Breck Road shortly after 14:00 and saw, heard or captured anything to please get in touch.” — Ch Insp Paula Jones, detective chief