A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a girl was seriously injured in Woodthorpe.
The incident happened on Friday, April 17 just before 4pm near Wensley Road.
The female victim, aged 13, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Her condition is currently described as stable.
The suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Nottingham Youth Court yesterday (21) charged with attempted murder and carrying a bladed article.
Superintendent James Woolley, who manages county policing, said: “Officers are supporting the victim and her family through this traumatic incident.
“We understand the impact an incident like this will have on the local community.
“I would like to reassure the public we are doing everything we can to understand the circumstances that has led to this attack.
“We have arrested and charged a 14-year-old boy with attempted murder.”
Anyone who has not already spoken to the police and has any additional information that could help our inquiries are being asked to call 101 quoting incident number 0532 of the 17th April 2026 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
