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Abigail Nicholson

Schoolchildren sprayed with 'unknown liquid' by gang on bikes

A gang of thugs on bikes sprayed kids with an "unknown liquid" outside a school.

Merseyside Police were called just before 3.10pm on Monday, July 10, following reports of a gang of teenagers on bikes were spraying children outside Lord Derby Academy on Seel Road in Huyton. It's not known if the teenagers and children are pupils at Lord Derby Academy.

A 15-year-old boy from Huyton was arrested on suspicion of assault and was taken to hospital for further assessment.

No injuries have been reported.

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A cordon is in place on Bluebell Lane, near a Weatherspoon, as crime scene investigators carry out enquiries. Within the cordon there is a white paper bag.

Merseyside Police confirmed they were also called to an incident at 8.15am this morning in Cavendish Walk after a girl was sprayed by a gang of teens on bikes. She was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Police have not stated what was sprayed by the gang of teens.

A spokesperson from Merseyside Police said: “If you saw these incidents or the teenage boys involved and have any information, please contact @MerPolCC quoting log 696 of Monday 7 July. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: Give information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org).”

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