A 16-year-old boy died after being stabbed outside a youth club. Joseph Lappin and two friends are thought to have been attacked outside Shrewsbury House Youth Club in Liverpool.

The club is supported by Shrewsbury School and staff at the county establishment today spoke of their shock and sorrow at the news. 

Police were called to the club in Langrove Street, Everton, at 8.40pm yesterday. 

The victim, from Old Swan, was taken to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

A second boy, aged 17, from Old Swan, was also stabbed. His condition is not believed to be life threatening. 

There were 50 to 70 teenagers in the youth club at the time of the stabbing and police believe some of the youngsters may know who the attackers are. 

A statement released by Shrewsbury School today said: “Shrewsbury School’s relationship with the youth club Shrewsbury House in Everton is over 100 years old.

“The school has actively supported the efforts of the youth leaders and the staff at St Peter’s Church who work in one of the poorest wards in the country. Many of them are close friends of staff at Shrewsbury School. 

“We greatly value our connection with everyone at Shrewsbury House. We are shocked and deeply saddened at today’s news and our hearts go out to the families and friends of the victim of last night’s killing.”

Forensic examinations were being carried out at the scene today. 

Police have stepped up patrols in the area and officers were conducting house-to-house inquiries.