A 17-year-old teenager is recovering in the hospital following a stabbing incident on Telegraph Road in Heswall, Merseyside, on Thursday evening at around 19:45 GMT.
Authorities have reported that the teenager’s injuries, though serious, are not believed to be life-threatening.
Merseyside Police are now seeking assistance from the public to locate two men seen fleeing the scene towards the Devon Doorway pub after the attack.
Detectives have appealed for information from anyone who was in the vicinity of the Harry Beswick pub or Marks & Spencer on Telegraph Road, or those who may have observed any suspicious activity in the area.
This attack comes amid a growing concern about knife violence in the UK, with statistics showing an increase in knife-related crimes in recent years.
Merseyside has witnessed a troubling rise in violent incidents, prompting local law enforcement to ramp up efforts to tackle violent crime.
Police have been working closely with community organizations to prevent such attacks and raise awareness about the dangers of carrying weapons.
In light of this, the investigation into this stabbing is part of a broader initiative to combat violence in the region, and authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
