A TEENAGER has been rushed to hospital after he was stabbed in an alleyway in Moreton.

At around 9.45am today (Friday, September 27) police received a report that an 18-year-old was with two men when he was stabbed in an alleyway off Hoylake Road.

The two suspects were reported to have made off towards Upton Road.

Police are now appealing for witnessesPolice are now appealing for witnesses (Image: Craig Manning/Wirral Globe)

The victim, who had a stab wound to his body, was taken to hospital for assessment.

Police are now appealing for witnesses.

Detective Chief Inspector Holly Chance said: “We are in the early stages of the investigation to establish the circumstances of what has taken place.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity of Hoylake Road by Heron Foods and seen or heard anything, or two males running away from the scene to come forward and speak to us.  

A police cordon is in place on Hoylake RoadA police cordon is in place on Hoylake Road (Image: Craig Manning/Wirral Globe)

“I also urge people in the area to check your CCTV and dashcam footage to see if it has captured any footage, no matter how small, as any information may help with the investigation.”

Detective Chief Inspector Chance added: “Reducing knife crime is a priority all year round in Merseyside. We are committed to proactively use stop and search powers, carry out open land searches, warrants and education work alongside partners to remove weapons from the streets.

“While we are making positive progress, we understand the devastating consequences of carrying a knife and are relentless in our approach to targeting and pursuing criminals.

It was reported that an 18-year-old man was stabbed in an alleywayIt was reported that an 18-year-old man was stabbed in an alleyway (Image: Craig Manning/Newsquest)

“The use of knives and 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.

“There is no place for knives in our communities. I would urge anyone with information to get in touch so we can act on community intelligence or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 24000828395.