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.

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

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