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Boy of 16 killed in stab attack Boy of 16 killed in stab attack
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A 16-year-old boy has died after he was stabbed outside a youth club in Liverpool, Merseyside Police have said.A 16-year-old boy has died after he was stabbed outside a youth club in Liverpool, Merseyside Police have said.
The teenager was with two friends when he was attacked by a group of youths outside Shrewsbury House Youth Club in Everton at 2040 BST on Monday.The teenager was with two friends when he was attacked by a group of youths outside Shrewsbury House Youth Club in Everton at 2040 BST on Monday.
The boy, who was from Old Swan, was taken to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.The boy, who was from Old Swan, was taken to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A second boy - a 17-year-old from Old Swan - was also stabbed. His condition is not thought to be life-threatening.A second boy - a 17-year-old from Old Swan - was also stabbed. His condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
We believe that a number of people will know who is responsible Chief Supt Steve WatsonWe believe that a number of people will know who is responsible Chief Supt Steve Watson
Police said there were between 50 and 70 teenagers in the club at the time of the stabbing, some of whom may have vital information.Police said there were between 50 and 70 teenagers in the club at the time of the stabbing, some of whom may have vital information.
Chief Supt Steve Watson, area commander for Liverpool North, said: "There were a large number of young people in the youth club at the time of the incident and they are currently helping officers with the investigation.Chief Supt Steve Watson, area commander for Liverpool North, said: "There were a large number of young people in the youth club at the time of the incident and they are currently helping officers with the investigation.
"We believe that a number of people will know who is responsible."We believe that a number of people will know who is responsible.
"They need to come forward and tell us what they know.""They need to come forward and tell us what they know."
Forensic examinations are being carried out at the scene and police have stepped up patrols in the area as officers conduct house-to-house inquiries.Forensic examinations are being carried out at the scene and police have stepped up patrols in the area as officers conduct house-to-house inquiries.
A Home Office post mortem examination is due to be carried out.A Home Office post mortem examination is due to be carried out.
News of the attack came as £3m was pledged by ministers to help tackle youth knife crime.
Merseyside is one of 10 police force areas included in the government's Tackling Knives Action Programme.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said she hoped it would send the message that a knife is not needed for protection.