Liverpool stabbing: Boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of murder after 16-year-old stabbed to death in street
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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old was stabbed to death in Liverpool last night.
The suspect, from Gateacre, has been taken to a police station for interview following the incident in Belle Vale Road, cops say.
Officers were called to the scene, opposite a field near a disused railway bridge, at around 9pm following a report of a stabbing.
The younger teenager, who was found injured, was taken to hospital for treatment, but was pronounced dead at about midnight.
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Residents said the incident happened as England prepared to take penalties in their World Cup match against Colombia.
Neighbour Darcy Hartley, 74, who lives in the leafy street in Gateacre, said she heard raised voices outside at about 9pm.
"I was just watching the game and I heard the noise," she said. "It sounded like a large group of boys. Then a lot of police turned up."
Another neighbour, who did not want to be named, said: "I only realised something was happening when I saw police and paramedics.
"It was just near the end of the match, before the penalties.
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"I went out and had a look and could see the lad being treated by paramedics just over the road."
The neighbour added: "It's terrible, it seems to be getting worse. Life is cheap these days, with people carrying knives around."
This morning, a large section of the road, which runs past a park, was cordoned off and a blue forensic tent was in the road.
Forensic officers were examining the area.
In a statement, Merseyside Police appealed for witnesses or anyone with information on the "tragic" incident to come forward.
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The force said it wished to speak to a male and female who are believed to have administered first aid to the injured boy.
Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Green said: "We are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone who might have any information on this tragic incident.
"We are asking anyone who saw the incident itself, or anything suspicious in the vicinity of Belle Vale Road, and the field opposite Woodholme Court around 9pm last night, to come forward.
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"In particular, we would like to speak to a male and female who we believe administered first aid to the victim shortly after the incident.
"We also want to appeal to anyone who was passing through Belle Vale Road at around 9pm who may have dash-cam footage showing any of the events before or after incident."
Police said a 17-year-old male suspect had been "arrested on suspicion of murder" following the incident. They said he had been taken to a police station in Merseyside "to be interviewed".
The 16-year-old's next of kin have been informed of his death.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC.
You can also call 101 quoting incident reference 18200138562 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form