Extra police patrols have been organised to provide reassurance to concerned residents in Arnold after a man was stabbed in the arm on Wednesday (November 11) evening.
The stabbing was one of a number of recent serious incidents in the town.
Inspector Chris Pearson, who heads up the Gedling Neighbourhood Police team, wants to reassure residents in Arnold that they are doing everything they can to make the area a safe place to live and work.
Inspector Pearson said: “As a force, we take incidents of violence very seriously and will always investigate reports thoroughly.
“The investigation into the incident in Arnold this week is a priority for us and we are doing everything we can to establish the circumstances while reassuring the public that we are here for them.
“We have increased patrols in Arnold this week and I am pleased that we have now made three arrests as part of the investigation. These patrols will continue over the weekend.
“That being said, I understand that residents may feel concerned by the recent string of incidents in the area.
“This is totally unacceptable and we are working closely with our partners to ensure that where possible we can prevent such incidents from happening.
“It is also vital that anyone who has any concerns reports them to police as soon as possible. I am pleased that we have a strong relationship with the local community but it is so important that people make us aware of issues so that we can take proactive action.
“I’d encourage anyone to speak to our officers out on patrol and to report suspicious activity to 101.”
An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with a report of a stabbing in Bond Street on Wednesday evening.
The incident left a 19-year-old man needing surgery to treat a wound to their arm.
The 18-year-old has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Officers have now also arrested a 22-year-old man and a 19-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm as part of their enquiries into this incident.
