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Pregnant woman stabbed at Liverpool primary school Pregnant woman stabbed at Liverpool primary school
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A pregnant woman has been stabbed repeatedly in the grounds of a Liverpool primary school.A pregnant woman has been stabbed repeatedly in the grounds of a Liverpool primary school.
Merseyside Police said a 28-year-old woman was in a serious but stable condition in hospital and tests were being carried out on her unborn baby. Police said the 28-year-old victim and her unborn baby were both in a stable condition in hospital.
The stabbing happened in the grounds of Lister Primary School, Green Lane, Stoneycroft, at about 12:30 GMT.The stabbing happened in the grounds of Lister Primary School, Green Lane, Stoneycroft, at about 12:30 GMT.
Police believe the victim knew the offender and want to speak to a woman in the area wearing a black tracksuit. Merseyside Police has arrested a 39-year-old woman from the Stoneycroft area on suspicion of her attempted murder.
The woman the force wants to contact is described as of medium build and was also wearing a hooded top.
'Despicable attack''Despicable attack'
The attack happened on a path in the school grounds, but not near classrooms.The attack happened on a path in the school grounds, but not near classrooms.
None of the pupils at the school are believed to have witnessed the stabbing.None of the pupils at the school are believed to have witnessed the stabbing.
The area has been cordoned off and police said inquiries were continuing.
Det Insp Martin Earl described it as "a despicable attack on a vulnerable lady".Det Insp Martin Earl described it as "a despicable attack on a vulnerable lady".
He said: "This must have been very distressing for anyone who saw it and I would like to reassure residents that this type of incident is isolated and was not related to the nearby school."He said: "This must have been very distressing for anyone who saw it and I would like to reassure residents that this type of incident is isolated and was not related to the nearby school."
He appealed for anyone who witnessed it to contact Merseyside Police.