Teenager and man arrested over weekend Northampton stabbing of boy, 17

A man and boy have been arrested over the stabbing of a 17-year-old in Northampton.

The attack took place between 6.20pm and 7.30pm on Saturday (July 11), Northamptonshire Police today (Wednesday) confirmed to the Chronicle & Echo.

The 17-year-old boy was stabbed in St Edmunds Street, off Wellingborough Road.

The force has confirmed that the victim was taken to hospital and "is recovering well".

A boy aged 16 and a man aged 25 have since been arrested in connection with the incident and released on police bail pending further enquiries.