Teenage boy stabbed in busy Northampton street – police appeal for witnesses
A teenage boy was stabbed in Northampton in broad daylight after being chased by a man carrying a knife.
Police were called to Spencer Bridge Road at around 3.50pm on Wednesday (August 26).
An eyewitness said the weapon was a kitchen knife and there was a large pool of blood in the area.
A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: “Officers were called to reports of an assault in Spencer Bridge Road, Northampton, at around 3.50pm on Wednesday, August 26.
“A teenage boy suffered a hand injury after being chased by another male who was reported to be carrying a bladed weapon. He was treated at hospital for his injuries.
“Officers investigating the assault would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or captured it on CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage.
“Anyone with information about the incident who has not yet spoken to police is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 26000512759.”