Police and forensics have swooped down on a road in Kirkby this evening after some kind of incident went down. Police and paramedics are currently on the scene at Whitefield Drive in the town. There’s a big cordon set up on the road, wrapping around The Johnny Todd pub and a Go Local store that are both stuck inside the cordon. Photos snapped at the scene show detectives and forensics doing their thing inside the Go Local store, carrying out their investigations. Oh, and there’s a police helicopter circling overhead too. The ECHO has reached out to Merseyside Police for more deets on what exactly is happening here. Stay tuned for the latest updates, pics, and vids on this breaking news story. Get all the juicy headlines, pics, analysis, opinions, and videos on the stories that matter most to you by signing up for our daily and breaking newsletter. Follow us on X @LivECHONews – the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account – where you can find real news in real time. We’re also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho – your go-to spot for news, features, vids, and pics throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.
Forensics have barged into the Go Local store, as shown in some photos snapped at the scene. They’re clearly on a mission, placing evidence bags outside the store, which, unfortunately, is still stuck inside the cordon for now. Detective Chief Inspector Cath Cummings has spoken out about the incident, expressing understanding for the concern it’s causing in the community, especially given the young age of the victims involved. She’s urging anyone with info to step up and spill the beans, whether it’s to officers in Westvale, or by reporting directly to them or via Crimestoppers. The detective is calling on witnesses to share what they know to help piece together what went down and nail those responsible. With a significant police presence in the area tonight, they’re working hard to gather info from local businesses and residents. If you know anything, do the right thing and come forward. You can reach out to @MerPolCC on X, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, 101, or hit up Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via Give information anonymously | Crimestoppers with reference 1029.
Armed police were rushed to the scene after reports came in about two teenagers getting stabbed. The 16-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl have been rushed to the hospital to get checked out for their injuries. A road closure is in effect on Whitefield Drive at the junction with Harriers Crescent. Forensics are still doing their thing at the scene, trying to put the pieces together.
The two teenagers who were stabbed, a 16-year-old boy, and a 14-year-old girl, are now safe in the hospital after the incident in Kirkby. Armed Police were on the scene on Whitefield Drive around 8:25 pm on Wednesday, April 30, following reports of the stabbing.
A reporter on the scene at Whitefield Drive has spotted eight police vehicles and forensics doing their thing. The forensics team seems focused on the Go Local store, while residents are buzzing around, trying to figure out what on earth is going on. The police have put up a cordon stretching from The Johnny Todd pub to the Go Local store and have a good number of vehicles on the scene, including two Scientific Support vans and two ambulances.
A police helicopter is currently circling above the scene at Whitefield Drive, with officers posted at each end of the police cordon. Detectives are popping in and out of the Go Local store on the road, trying to crack the case.
A massive police cordon has been set up on Whitefield Drive in Kirkby after the incident unfolded. The Johnny Todd pub and Go Local store are stuck inside the cordon, with at least eight police vehicles and two ambulances responding to the scene. Looks like it’s all hands on deck for this one.
