People in the area described the unprovoked attack as “shocking”
The attack took place on Eccleston Street(Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)
A schoolboy was attacked near a shopping centre last night. At around 6pm on Thursday, January 22, police officers were called to Eccleston Street, near to Prescot shopping centre, to reports a 13-year-old boy had been assaulted by around four to five men who had been riding bikes.
The victim sustained small cuts to his head and mouth and was taken to hospital to be assessed. CCTV and witness enquiries are ongoing. In a local Facebook group, people in Prescot last night described the incident as “shocking” and reported seeing police and paramedics at the scene.
Detective Inspector Richie Shillito said: “This appears to have been a completely unprovoked attack which, thankfully, did not result in more serious injuries.
“However, we have sadly seen the severe consequences of even a single punch on victims, and we don’t underestimate the psychological impact that such violence can cause.
“We’d be keen to speak with anyone who saw the assault itself, or a group of young males riding bikes in the area around 6pm.
“Your information, CCTV, dashcam or other footage could be vital as we look to track them down.
“Violence will never be tolerated anywhere in our communities and we will always look to take positive action to deal with offenders.”
Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X and Facebook @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
You can also report information via the police’s website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101 quoting incident reference 26000060373.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via its website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously
In an emergency always call 999.
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