Second man arrested following Formby graveyard stabbing

Police have arrested a second man following an incident in Formby on Tuesday 8 March in which a 16 year-old boy was stabbed.

At around 4.55pm officers were called to School Lane after it was reported that a male had serious injuries.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and he has since been discharged.

An 18-year-old man from Kirkby was arrested on Wednesday (23 March) on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been taken into custody for questioning.

Another man, Sonny Collins, 18, of Maple Close, Seaforth had previously been charged with robbery, possession of a bladed article and possession of a Class B drug (cannabis).

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 22000164322.