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Police make second arrest after teenager stabbed in back in Arnold

An investigation into the incident remains ongoing

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Police have arrested a second suspect after reports a teenager suffered a stab wound during an altercation on a street in Arnold.

It was reported that a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the back during an incident in Willbert Road, Arnold, at around 9.15pm on Friday (14).

The teenager was taken to hospital.

His injury is not currently believed to be life-threatening or life-altering.

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An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Police have now made a second arrest following a stabbing in Arnold PHOTO: Adobe Stock

A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Sunday night (16) on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in custody.

It follows the arrest of a 12-year-old boy on Friday night (14) on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was subsequently released on conditional bail.

Detective Inspector James Oakton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We treat all reports involving weapons and violence with the utmost seriousness and a force we continue to work all year round to prevent and drive down knife crime.

“We will always seek to put people who carry knives and use them to cause harm before the courts at the earliest opportunity. 

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“The reality is that carrying a knife is a no-win situation. It ruins lives and the consequences can be tragic for everyone involved.

“As we continue to progress with our inquiries, I am urging for any witnesses who may have seen the assault or who has any other information which could assist us with our investigation to please come forward.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 685 of 14 June 2024, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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