Teenager stabbed and seriously injured after incident on quiet …
A teenager has been hospitalised with serious injuries after being stabbed in his leg and arm. It is the second stabbing of a teenage boy within 24 hours after one was seriously hurt in Epping.
Officers were called to Chestnut Avenue in Grays shortly before 10pm on Friday, (June 30) following reports of a boy being seriously assaulted. The victim, aged 15, had sustained stab wounds to his leg and arm.
Enquiries continue and no arrests have been made at this stage. Detectives believe that the assault occurred shortly after a disturbance on Long Lane. Investigating officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything or have further information to get in contact.
A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.
"Alternatively you can call us on 101. In an emergency always call 999. If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.
"Please quote incident 1271 of 30 June when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."
In a separate and unconnected incident also on June 30, police were called to High Street in Epping following reports of a serious assault. They found a teenage boy, aged 15, with serious injuries, including stab wounds.
Essex Police[2] said his injuries are not deemed to be life-threatening or life-changing. No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are ongoing.
References
- ^ Pitsea flyover closed after 'serious' crash on A13 (www.essexlive.news)
- ^ Essex Police (www.essexlive.news)