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Peterborough Teen Stabbed, Two Arrested
15 Sep
Summary
- A 14-year-old was stabbed on a playing field in Peterborough.
- Two 14-year-old boys were arrested in connection with the incident.
- The victim sustained serious injuries, not life-threatening.
A 14-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after being stabbed on a playing field in Peterborough on Monday afternoon. The incident took place at Bushfield, Orton Goldhay, around 4:00 PM BST. Emergency services transported the victim to Peterborough City Hospital, with his injuries confirmed as serious but not life-threatening.
In response to the stabbing, Cambridgeshire Police arrested two 14-year-old boys from the city. One was detained on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, knife possession, and theft, and remains in custody. The second boy was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and assisting an offender, and has since been bailed. Authorities have announced an increased police presence in the area on Tuesday.
