An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized in Blackburn after sustaining a stab wound in his back, with another 11-year-old being apprehended in connection to the incident.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to a stabbing report in the Fishmoor Drive area of Blackburn, Lancashire, around 7 pm on Monday. The victim was transported to the hospital with a back puncture wound, as reported by LancsLive.
The 11-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail pending further investigation. Police confirmed that the victim’s injury, initially perceived as severe, was not life-threatening.
A Lancashire Constabulary spokesperson stated, “We received a stabbing report in the Fishmoor Drive area of Blackburn shortly before 7 pm yesterday. The 11-year-old victim was taken to the hospital with a single back puncture wound.”
“The injury, fortunately, turned out to be less severe than initially feared and not life-threatening. Another 11-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been bailed for further inquiries.”
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police at 101, quoting log 1378 of June 22.