Two boys charged after teenager stabbed in Everton
A 16-year-old remains in hospital in a stable condition
Two teenage boys have been charged after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed and assaulted in Everton.
Merseyside Police said officers were called to The Lutine Bell on Breck Road at around 2.15pm on Wednesday.
They were responding to reports that a 16-year-old boy was being assaulted nearby.
The victim was taken to hospital with head and chest injuries.
Police said he remains in hospital in a stable condition.
A 16-year-old boy from Liverpool has been charged with Section 18 wounding with intent and possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place.
A 15-year-old boy from Sefton has been charged with Section 18 wounding with intent.
Both were remanded into custody to appear at Merseyside Youth Remand Court today.
A 37-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman have been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.
Anyone with information, or with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage, is being asked to contact Merseyside Police.