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| Kirkby girl and boy, 14 and 15, in hospital after stabbing | |
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| Armed officers were called to Whitefield Drive in Westvale, Kirkby after two teenagers were stabbed. | Armed officers were called to Whitefield Drive in Westvale, Kirkby after two teenagers were stabbed. |
| A 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy are in hospital after being stabbed, police have said. | |
| An armed response unit was sent to Whitefield Drive in Westvale, Kirkby, at 20:25 BST, Merseyside Police said. | An armed response unit was sent to Whitefield Drive in Westvale, Kirkby, at 20:25 BST, Merseyside Police said. |
| The force said the road was closed at the junction with Harriers Crescent, and urged people to avoid the area. | The force said the road was closed at the junction with Harriers Crescent, and urged people to avoid the area. |
| Det Ch Insp Cath Cummings said: "We understand the concern that such a serious incident will cause in our communities, especially given the young age of the victims. | Det Ch Insp Cath Cummings said: "We understand the concern that such a serious incident will cause in our communities, especially given the young age of the victims. |
| She added: "I'd ask that anyone who saw the incident, was passing, or lives nearby, shares what they know so we can establish what happened and find those responsible. | She added: "I'd ask that anyone who saw the incident, was passing, or lives nearby, shares what they know so we can establish what happened and find those responsible. |
| "There will be a significant police presence in the area tonight. | "There will be a significant police presence in the area tonight. |
| "If you know anything, do the right thing and come forward." | "If you know anything, do the right thing and come forward." |
| UPDATE - 1 May 2025: Merseyside Police originally said the injured boy was 16 years old rather than 15. Our article has been updated accordingly | |
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