TWO teenagers have been arrested after a 16-year-old girl was assaulted in New Look today.

Officers were called to New Look on Church Street just before 12.30pm today, Monday, March 2, where it was reported a 16-year-old girl had been assaulted.

The victim has been taken to hospital for assessment.

A 16-year-old boy from Rainhill and a 16-year-old girl from St Helens have been arrested on suspicion of Section 47 assault.

They have been taken into custody for interview.

St Helens Star:

The store is currently shut with a sign on the door saying it is closed "due to unforeseen circumstances".

Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.

You can also call 101 quoting incident reference 20000134151 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or via their website here https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously