Two people have died and nine others have been injured after a stabbing incident in Southport in Northwest of England on Monday, Associated Press repored.
The 17-year-old suspect has been arrested and a knife has been seized from the accused following the incident. The Merseyside Police had earlier said there are a number of reported casualties and added that there was no wider threat to the public.
"A 17-year-old male from Banks, who was arrested in connection to the stabbing in Southport today, remains in custody and will be questioned. We can also confirm that the incident is not currently being treated as terror-related," the Merseyside Police said in a post on X.
In an earlier statement, the police said that they received a call reporting a stabbing at a property on Hart Street at around 11.50 am (local time).
"Armed police have detained a male and seized a knife. He has been taken to a police station," they said. They added that there is no risk to the wider public.
The BBC quoting North West Ambulance Service said paramedics have treated eight patients with stab injuries. The victims were taken to Aintree University Hospital, Southport and Formby Hospital, and Alder Hey Children's Hospital, the report added.
"We can also confirm that the incident is not currently being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident," they added.