Teenager Taken to Hospital After Incident at Crosby Beach as Police Increase Patrols

Emergency services were called to Crosby beach on Bank Holiday Monday evening following reports of a disturbance near the boating lake.

Police attended at around 5.50pm and found that a 19 year old woman had sustained minor injuries. These included a graze to her head and a small superficial scratch to her arm, believed to have been caused by a bladed weapon. She was taken to hospital for assessment.

Following enquiries, a 16 year old boy from Litherland was arrested later that evening. He has been detained on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault and remains in police custody while investigations continue.

Officers have acknowledged the concern this incident will have caused to those visiting the beach. While the injuries were described as minor, it is understood to have been a distressing experience for the victim and those who witnessed what happened.

A large emergency response was seen in the area at the time, including armed police officers, multiple response vehicles and ambulance crews.

The incident came during an exceptionally busy bank holiday across Sefton, with large crowds heading to coastal areas including Crosby, Formby and Ainsdale in the hot weather. Police dealt with a number of incidents across beaches, railway stations and surrounding roads as people made their way home.

Merseyside Police have now confirmed that additional patrols will be in place across Sefton’s coastline this week. Officers will be working alongside partner agencies including Sefton Council, the National Trust, HM Coastguard and the RNLI to help prevent crime and ensure people can enjoy the beaches safely.

Drivers are being reminded to park responsibly and avoid blocking roads or access routes, as emergency services require clear access to respond quickly to incidents.

Visitors are also urged to check tide times and follow lifeguard advice before entering the water. Safety guidance such as the RNLI’s Float to Live advice remains in place for anyone who gets into difficulty in the water.

Anyone needing to report an issue can contact Merseyside Police via 101, or 999 in an emergency.

Police have stressed that while the warm weather is welcome, it is important that everyone acts responsibly so the coastline can be enjoyed safely by all.