Girl, 12, dies of ‘catastrophic injuries’ after being attacked following row in Liverpool

A 12-year-old girl has died following an attack in Liverpool city center – along with four schoolchildren arrested on suspicion of murder – aged 13.

Merseyside Police said Ava White suffered “catastrophic injuries” in the attack that followed a verbal argument in the city at 8.39am. Christmas Light switch on.

Four boys – one aged 13, two aged 14 and one aged 15 – have been arrested on suspicion of murder, the force said.

When police arrived at the scene, they found Ava, who was with friends, collapsed to the ground and was receiving first aid from a member of the public.

Paramedics attended and he was taken to Elder Hay Children’s Hospital where he died shortly afterwards.

Assistant Chief Constable John Roy said: ‘Our thoughts and condolences are with Ava’s family, who are being supported by specialist family liaison officers.

‘Their world is in ruins and no parent should be faced with a knock on the door of police officers to say that their child has died.

Ava White suffered ‘catastrophic injuries’ in last night’s attack at Liverpool city center

Ava dies after an apparent confrontation after Christmas lights switch-on in town

‘We believe that Ava and her friends were involved in a verbal argument that resulted in Ava being attacked causing horrific injuries.

‘And we understand that criminals were seen running down school lanes on Hanover Street and Fleet Street.

‘We have arrested one 13-year-old, two 14-year-old and one 15-year-old from Toxteth on suspicion of murder and are currently being interviewed at police stations in Merseyside.

‘Liverpool city center was very busy at the time of the incident as the lights on the Christmas tree on Church Street were officially turned off a while back and we would appeal to anyone who was on Church Street who witnessed the incident, or may have Even captured it in my mobile phone to come forward.

Four boys – one aged 13, two aged 14 and a boy aged 15 – have been arrested for murder.

A post-mortem is to be conducted by the Home Office to ascertain the cause of death.

Mr Roy said: ‘There is a wide cordon at the site, including the school lane crossing on Williamson Square, Tarleton Street, Church Street, Church Alley, Hanover Street on Fleet Street, while forensic experts continue their examinations.

“We will try to release the scene as soon as practicable, but we will ask members of the public for their understanding and patience while our investigation is underway so that we can bring justice to Ava and her family.” ‘

Merseyside Police said the city would have additional officers in the coming days and before Christmas to give assurances.

Police appealed to anyone who witnessed or filmed the incident either on Twitter at @MerPolCC, on Facebook through the Merseyside Police Contact Center or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with the reference 0899 on November 25. requested to contact.