A child was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Gorton.
23.12.2023 - 22:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A six-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the back.
Merseyside Police confirmed they received reports of a stabbing at around 4.45pm on Thursday, December 21 in Whiston. The little boy was taken to hospital for treatment and a 33-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault.
An investigation is underway with witness, CCTV and forensic enquiries being carried out in the local area, the ECHO reports.
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Detective Inspector Alan Wood said: "Enquiries are in the very early stages of the investigation to establish what has taken place.
"I would like to reassure everyone that while the exact motive remains unclear, we do not believe there is a wider threat to the community following this incident."
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 2301302029.
A child was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Gorton.
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