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Jonathan Coles & Kirsty Feerick

Girl, 12, 'stabbed to death' after 'row with boys' on global day to end violence against women

A schoolgirl who collapsed after an alleged city centre stabbing has died - as four teenagers are arrested on suspicion of her murder.

Ava White suffered 'catastrophic injuries ' after an alleged city centre brawl last night.

The 12-year-old was rushed to hospital but sadly died after police were called to the scene at around 8.39pm.

(Liverpool Echo)

A member of the public had tried to give first aid at the scene in Liverpool, reports the Mirror.

Now four males - one aged 13, two aged 14 years and one aged 15 years, all from Toxteth - have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Ava's cause of death is yet to be determined, Merseyside Police said.

But the force previously said it had been called to reports of a stabbing.

Assistant chief constable Jon Roy said: "Our thoughts and condolences go out to Ava’s family, who are being supported by specialist Family Liaison officers.

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