Ava White: Boy, 14, charged with murder after girl, 12, was ‘stabbed to death’ in Liverpool

A BOY has been charged with murder after a girl was tragically stabbed during a Christmas lights switch-on.

The teen boy, 14, was arrested charged after Ava White, 12, suffered “catastrophic” stab injuries during a horrific attack in Liverpool.

TIM STEWART NEWS LIMITEDAva White, 12, was stabbed to death on Thursday and a boy has now been charged with murder[/caption]

Police and paramedics rushed to Church Alley in the city just before 8.40pm on Thursday night after receiving reports of an assault.

When they arrived, they discovered Ava collapsed on the ground as a member of the public desperately tried to save her life.

The schoolgirl was rushed to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

However, despite the efforts of medics, she died shortly after her arrival.

Four boys – a 13-year-old, two 14-year-olds and a 15-year-old – were arrested as police quizzed them on suspicion of Ava’s murder.

Detectives have now charged a 14-year-old boy over Ava’s tragic death.

The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at court tomorrow, police confirmed.

Three other boys arrested have been conditionally bailed extensive as enquiries continue.

Detective Superintendent Sue Coombs said: “We’re continuing to support Ava’s family, and they have requested that their privacy continues to be respected at this difficult time. 
 
“It’s also vitally important as we continue the investigation that nobody posts comments or names on social media which could potentially impact upon us getting justice for Ava’s family.

“Please trust us that we are doing all we can to investigate and update people on this tragic incident, and we do not want anything to jeopardise this.”

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