Residents reported on social media that the scene was sealed off last night
A TEENAGER was allegedly stabbed with a machete in St Helens last night, police have confirmed.
The 17-year-old suffered a wound to the shoulder following a incident on Windle Street, near to North Road, St Helens shortly before 10.20pm, said Merseyside Police.
A police spokesman confirmed a male was arrested at a house nearby the scene and was taken into custody for questioning on suspicion of assault.
The victim's injuries are not life threatening. He was taken to Whiston Hospital.
A machete was recovered from the scene, police confirmed.
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