The teenager was taken to Alder Hey where she remains in a critical condition
11:15, 27 May 2026Updated 11:28, 27 May 2026
Formby beach(Image: Liverpool ECHO)
A teenage girl is in a critical condition after getting into difficulty in the water at Formby beach. Emergency services were called to the beach, where it meets with Albert Road, at around 3.30pm on Bank Holiday Monday following reports of a concern for safety of a 15-year-old girl.
Eyewitness told Merseyside Police they believed the teenager got into difficulty in the water, a force spokesperson said. She was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital where she remains in a critical condition.
The force said officers are continuing to support the family and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances as to what happened.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Nuttall said: “We know that Formby beach was exceptionally busy on Bank Holiday Monday but I would appeal for anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information which could assist our enquiries to get in touch as a matter of urgency.
“Our officers and I would also like to offer our gratitude to the members of the public who came to the assistance of the 15-year-old girl and her family during such tragic circumstances on Formby beach.”
“At this stage we believe the girl got into difficulties in the water and members of the public came to her aid.
“Emergency services were alerted and the girl was taken to hospital where she remains in hospital in a critical condition.”
The Merseyside Police spokesperson said: “Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000414460.
“This week, we will continue to work with our partner agencies such as Sefton Council, National Trust, HM Coastguard and RNLI to ensure people can enjoy the coastline and beaches safely.
“Our officers and other emergency services need space on the roads to get their vehicles to incidents, so please remember to park responsibly and avoid blocking roads and driveways.
“It is also really important to check the tides and lifeguard advice before entering the water. Remember RNLI’s ‘Float to Live’ if you find yourself getting into difficulty in the water.
“If you need to report anything to us, please message @MerPolCC or call 101. In an emergency always call 999.”
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