17-year-old stabbed in hand and leg near the Racecourse in Northampton, police confirm
The teen was taken to hospital
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the hand and leg during an assault close to the Racecourse in Northampton.
The incident happened on Wednesday (January 25) in Watkin Terrace.
Northamptonshire Police were called just before 2pm after a member of the public reported that a person was being assaulted and that they had seen a knife.
A large police presence and road block was also seen in the Military Road and Watkin Terrrace area throughout the afternoon.
Today (January 26), a police spokeswoman has confirmed a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the hand and leg and was taken to hospital. The spokeswoman added: “His injuries are believed to be minor and not life threatening or life changing.”
Officers are now appealing for witnesses to the incident.
Anyone with information should call Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting incident number: 23000050924.