A 15-year-old boy is being quizzed by detectives over the Bank Holiday stabbing of a teenager on a Merseyside beach.
Teenage girls were reportedly left covered in blood after the 14 year-old boy was stabbed near the sand dunes at Crosby Beach on Good Friday.
The teenager suffered superficial wounds to his leg and stomach in what police believe was a targeted attack , at around 5.45pm.
Merseyside Police has said the victim was " not co-operating with police".
Now police have confirmed they have arrested a 15-year-old boy from West Derby in connection with the April 19 knifing.
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A Merseyside Police spokesman told the ECHO the 15-year-old had been arrested on Wednesday morning on suspicion of wounding.
The spokesman added: "He has been taken to a police station for questioning. Detectives are still asking for anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to come forward if you haven't already done so.
"Contact @MerpolCC, 101 with reference 19100189291, or you can come forward anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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The victim was treated at the scene and taken to hospital for assessment.
