A 14-YEAR-OLD-BOY, who remains in hospital with serious stab wounds to his leg and chest, is in a "stable condition", police say.

Police were called to Princess Avenue, Windlehurst at 6.55pm yesterday, Tuesday, January 19.

It was reported that a 14-year-old boy had been wounded "following an altercation involving a group of youths".

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to serious wounds to his leg and chest.

Police are carrying out forensic, CCTV, and witness enquiries at the scene.

A police spokesman said this morning that there have been no arrests at this stage of the investigation.

Appealing last night, Detective Inspector Yoseph Al-Ramadhan said: “We are in the very early stages of an investigation after a 14-year-old boy sustained serious injuries in St Helens this evening, and I would ask anyone who witnessed the incident, saw any suspicious behaviour, or a group of youths in the Princess Avenue or Bishop Road playing fields area, to please contact us.

“This is an appalling incident and we are working to establish the exact circumstances and identify those involved.

"The use of weapons on our streets is unacceptable and, as we have seen tonight, can result in serious injury or worse.

"I would encourage anyone who may have information, to assist the investigation, or CCTV or dashcam footage, to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 21000039628 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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