Boy, 16, found with knife after being chased into Liverpool city centre McDonald's

Police have been given extra powers following the incident13:58, 20 Aug 2026A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after police found a knife hidden inside his jacket. Merseyside Police were called to the city centre on Wednesday (August 19) night after a boy was chased into McDonald's on Lord Street by a group of teens.‌Police searched the boy and found a knife in his jacket. He was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. A dispersal zone has now been implemented in Liverpool city centre, giving the force extra powers. The order was put in place from 10.30pm last night, Wednesday, August 19, until 10.30pm tonight, Thursday, August 20.‌The force has shared a map outlining where the dispersal zone is implemented. The dispersal zone is in place from Princess Parade, William