Ava White: Liverpool 'devastated' by girl's death

A 12-year-old girl has died after suffering "catastrophic injuries" during an argument in a city centre.

Ava White was with friends in Liverpool when she was assaulted at 20:40 GMT on Thursday.

Four teenage boys, aged between 13 and 15 and from Toxteth, have been arrested on suspicion of her murder.

A police cordon is in place surrounding Williamson Square, Tarleton Street, Church Street, Church Alley and School Lane crossing over Hanover Street on to Fleet Street.

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26 November 2021

Toxteth

Liverpool

Ava White death

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