A boy was stabbed at West Derby school yesterday leading to a huge response from emergency services.
Merseyside Police confirmed a boy had been stabbed in the buttocks and also suffered a slash wound to the wrist.
Emergency services were called at around 3pm to the all boys high school in Tuebrook, when students were leaving at the end of the day.
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A large police cordon was put in place whilst officers attended the scene and forensics were seen taking photographs and examining the area.
Local residents said they were "concerned" upon seeing the police presence as there's "typically no trouble".
One parent said the school is "really safe".
The cordon had been removed by Friday morning.
The boy was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries and was described as being in a stable condition. He has since been released.
Another teenager boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and was taken to for police questioning.
He has been released on conditional bail.
Cllr Joseph Dunne described the incident as "shocking", a term echoed right across Merseyside.
One ECHO reader said it was "shocking to hear" whilst another said it was "heartbreaking".
A third wrote: "Hope the poor boy is okay."
Staff at West Derby School sent out an important message to worried parents after the attack on Thursday.
The letter read: "Dear parents and carers, we are aware there was an altercation outside the school today, and we are currently working with the police on this matter.
"I will speak to all children in the morning to reassure them. Many thanks."
Detective Inspector Jennie Beck said: "Although an arrest has been made, our enquiries continue, and we’d still urge anyone who witnessed the incident, saw any suspicious behaviour, to please contact us. Either tell us directly or anonymously through Crimestoppers.
"The use of knives and any weapons is reckless and will not be tolerated, and can have devastating 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."
The force confirmed on Thursday the weapon had been "recovered".
Anyone with information or who witnessed the attack is being urged to report it to Merseyside Police.
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