A teenager is in a critical but stable condition after being stabbed.
The 18-year-old was stabbed on Thomas Drive, at 5.30am on Monday, October 25.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, in Prescot, and put up a cordon around the Drive, close to Hughes Avenue.
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Merseyside Police confirmed that a 16-year-old boy had been arrested and is still in custody, following the stabbing.
The victim, who was taken to hospital, is described at being in a critical but stable condition.
A spokesperson from 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."
Police are investigating the incident and have asked anyone with information to get in touch.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the social media desk @MerPolCC on Twitter ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, or call 101 with reference 21000740493.
You can call also the independent charity @CrimestoppersUK anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or use their online form at: Give information | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org).
