Huyton knife fight: Two arrested as Section 60 imposed 2026

Key Points

• Two arrests have been made following an alleged knife fight involving two gangs on Kipling Avenue, Huyton, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
• An arrest has been made of a 19-year-old man from Huyton on suspicion of affray and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
• An arrest has also been made of a 24-year-old man from Huyton on suspicion of affray, possession of a bladed article, possession of class B drugs (cannabis and ketamine), and criminal property.
• Injuries have not been disclosed; however, according to the Merseyside Police force, they are treating the matter “extremely seriously”.
• Section 60 order and Section 60AA authorization have been implemented in Huyton from 6.25pm on September 8 until 5am on September 9, 2026.
• Police are appealing for witnesses and information via social media, the force website, 101, or Crimestoppers.

Huyton Stabbing & Knife Crime (Liverpool standard) September 08, 2026 – Two men have been arrested after a knife fight broke out between two groups of men on Kipling Avenue in Huyton on Tuesday afternoon, prompting an immediate police response and the introduction of enhanced stop-and-search powers in the area.

Officers arrived at the scene at around 4.40pm following reports of a fight involving bladed weapons, and although both groups attempted to flee, two people were detained and taken into custody.

What happened during the Huyton knife fight on Kipling Avenue?

As reported by the Liverpool Echo, police were called to Kipling Avenue at around 4.40pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following reports of a fight. It was also reported that some of those involved were carrying bladed weapons.

Officers attended the scene and, despite both groups attempting to flee, two people were arrested. A 19-year-old man, from Huyton, was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a knife/blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.

A 24-year-old man, also from Huyton, was arrested on suspicion of affray, possession of a knife/blade/sharp pointed article in a public place, possession of class B drugs including cannabis and ketamine, and acquiring, possessing or using criminal property. Both men remain in police custody.

No injuries have been reported, but Merseyside Police said it is taking the incident “extremely seriously”.

Who has been arrested and what are the alleged offences?

According to the Liverpool Echo’s account of the incident, the first suspect is a 19-year-old man from Huyton arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a knife/blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.

The second suspect is a 24-year-old man, also from Huyton, arrested on suspicion of affray, possession of a knife/blade/sharp pointed article in a public place, possession of class B drugs including cannabis and ketamine, and acquiring, possessing or using criminal property.

Both men remain in police custody as investigations continue.

How has Merseyside Police responded to the Huyton knife incident?

Following the incident, a Section 60 order has been introduced in Huyton, giving officers additional powers to stop and search people they suspect of being involved in criminality or disorder.

The order came into force at 6.25pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and will remain in place until 5am on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

The designated area covers locations within the boundaries of the M62, Windy Arbor Road, Dragon Lane, Warrington Road, High Street, Derby Street, Liverpool Road, Twig Lane, Church Road and Roby Road.

Under the Section 60 order, males aged between 14 and 45 can be searched if officers believe they are involved in crime.

A Section 60AA authorisation has also been introduced, allowing officers to require people to remove face coverings if they believe they are being used to conceal someone’s identity. Anyone who refuses to remove a face covering when instructed by an officer could be arrested, while officers can also seize the covering.

Merseyside Police confirmed the Section 60/60AA measures in a separate news update, stating the order was introduced “following an incident earlier today” in Huyton.

What evidence and statements have been released by authorities?

As reported by the Liverpool Echo, no injuries have been reported in connection with the Kipling Avenue incident, but Merseyside Police said it is taking the incident “extremely seriously”.

The force has not released further detailed statements beyond confirming the arrests, the nature of the alleged offences, and the introduction of the Section 60 and Section 60AA powers.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

How can the public provide information to Merseyside Police?

Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk using X or Facebook @MerPolCC.

You can also report information via the force’s website or by calling 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website. In an emergency always call 999.

Background to the Huyton knife fight and Section 60 deployment

Section 60 orders are used under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 when police anticipate or have experienced serious violence in a specific area. They allow officers to stop and search individuals without needing reasonable suspicion in the designated zone and time window.

The Section 60AA element adds powers to require removal of face coverings where officers believe they are being used to conceal identity, with refusal potentially leading to arrest and seizure of the covering.

Merseyside Police’s decision to implement these measures on the evening of September 8, 2026, follows the reported group fight involving knives and the subsequent arrests, and is intended to deter further disorder and enable rapid searches of suspects in the defined Huyton boundary.

Prediction: How could this development affect Huyton residents and local businesses?

Residents and local businesses in Huyton may experience a short-term increase in visible police activity and stop-and-search operations while the Section 60 and Section 60AA orders remain in force. Young men aged 14 to 45 in the designated area are likely to be subject to more frequent searches, which could affect perceptions of safety and community relations if not managed transparently.

Local shops and evening footfall could be impacted if the incident fuels concerns about gang-related violence, though the absence of reported injuries and the swift arrests may help reassure the public that the situation is being contained. Over the longer term, the effect on Huyton will depend on whether further arrests or charges follow, and whether police and council partners introduce additional preventative measures to address underlying causes of group violence.