A boy was charged with attempted murder after a teenager was stabbed in the street.
An 18-year-old was attacked on Thomas Drive, in Prescot, in the early hours of Monday morning.
He was rushed to hospital in critical condition as police in the area cordoned off the scene.
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Sniffer dogs were also at the scene along with forensics officers.
Evidence markers were placed on the road next to a covered car, which was later towed away from the scene.
On Monday evening, a spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "At around 5.30am today (Monday 25 October) officers were called to a report of a stabbing on Thomas Drive in Prescot.
"A 16-year-old teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent and remains in custody."
On Tuesday evening, the force issued an update to say that the teenager's conditions had improved and then later added that a boy had been charged.
In a statement, it said: "A 16-year-old male has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article after an 18-year-old man was stabbed on Thomas Drive, Prescot, in the early hours of Monday, 25 October 2021.
"He will appear at Liverpool Youth Court tomorrow (Wednesday, 26 October 2021)."
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