Boy, 12, arrested after 14-year-old girl stabbed

The girl was stabbed repeatedly in the buttocks and leg

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenage girl was stabbed in the buttocks and leg.

The victim, aged 14, sustained multiple puncture wounds caused by an unknown weapon in the attack in Norris Green Park in Liverpool on Tuesday.

She is being treated in hospital and is in a stable condition, Merseyside Police said.

The boy was detained on Wednesday on suspicion of wounding with intent, and has since been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries.

'Wholly unacceptable'

Police said the attack happened at 19:15 BST after a dispute involving the girl and a group of boys at the park on Lorenzo Drive, Norris Green.

Det Insp Steve Street said the attack was "wholly unacceptable" and urged anyone who may have witnessed the altercation to contact the force.

He added: "The use of any weapons is reckless and will not be tolerated, and can have tragic consequences, not only for the victim and their family but also for the offenders involved.

“I would urge people to educate themselves and speak to their children and family members about the dangers of knife crime."