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Teenager attacked and stabbed ‘by group of about 10 boys’
A 16-year-old-boy was taken to hospital on Saturday night after being attacked and stabbed by a group of around ten other boys.
The incident happened in St Jude’s soon after 8.15pm, with the group arriving and leaving on bicycles and an e-scooter, wearing dark clothing, and some with their faces covered.
After the boy was attacked on Wade Street, he managed to go to a friend’s flat in John Cozens House.
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His attackers are thought to have arrived along Wade Street and Lamb Street, then fled the scene via Wade Street and Wellington Road after the stabbing.
The boy remained in hospital on Sunday evening with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening, with neighbourhood police officers and detectives also meeting with community leaders in St Jude’s on Sunday.
Sergeant Brett Worthington said: “This is a worrying incident and we’re listening to the community.
“We have targeted patrols in place and some positive lines of enquiry to follow up.
“If you have any concerns do please tell us in the neighbourhood team so we can make sure we’re patrolling the right places at the right times.
“If you were in the area of John Cozens House between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Saturday 30 September and saw what happened, or if you have any footage or information, we’d like to hear from you.”
Many photo: Martin Booth
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