Two arrested after reports of stabbing outside pub in Redhill

Two people have been arrested after a stabbing outside a pub in Redhill in the early hours of this morning

Police say they were called to a report of a stabbing in Mansfield Road, Redhill, at 2am today (Friday 25 May 2018).

A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries. His condition is currently stable.

A 24-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of affray and remain in police custody.

Detective Inspector Martin Putnar said: “I’m aware that residents may be concerned following this incident. However, I would like to reassure them that this is an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the general public.

“You may see an increased number of officers in the area over the next few days but this is nothing to be alarmed about.

“We continue to treat knife crime extremely seriously and, alongside the introduction of our dedicated Knife Crime Team, we are working closely with partners and the local community to tackle this issue, which has seen an increase nationally in recent months.

“We’ve also introduced schools and early intervention officers to help prevent knife crime by educating young people about the consequences of knife crime and helping them to make better choices.”