Woman stabbed by seven-year-old

A woman has been treated for multiple stab wounds after she was attacked by a seven-year-old boy.

The woman, who is in her early 20s, was at a neighbour's home in Norris Green, Liverpool, when they began arguing.

The neighbour's son is believed to have grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed the woman in the buttock, leg and arm.

The injured woman remains in hospital for treatment for serious but not life-threatening injuries. The boy was not arrested.

The incident happened at about 2015 GMT on Thursday.

A neighbour said she believed the little boy had acted to protect his mother.

She said: "He plays outside a lot and he's had my flowers up before, but he's not a bad lad or a wild child.

"He's a nice little lad but I think last night he's seen the red mist and tried to protect his mum."

A spokeswoman for Merseyside Police said: "It is believed the incident took place during a disturbance between neighbours.

"A child was spoken to but not arrested.

"The investigation is ongoing, and we will be working with other appropriate agencies."

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