A TEENAGER was taken to hospital with wounds to his arm and hand after being strabbed in Tranmere.

Police were called to Yelverton Road in Birkenhead at around 4.45pm on Tuesday to reports that the 18-year-old had been attacked.

He was taken to Aintree hospital for treatment and later left hospital.

It is believed the incident happened in Milton Road East in Tranmere.

An investigation is underway and enquiries have been carried out in the local area to establish the circumstances.

Anyone who has information which could assist the investigation is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 2000046243.