Stabbing in Fleckney

Police have arrested a 15 year-old boy in connection with a stabbing in the village of Fleckney.

The incident happened late yesterday afternoon when it was reported an 18 year-old man had received stab wounds in the Edward Road Play Park.

Armed police and the air ambulance rushed to the scene just before six o’clock – where paramedics attended the teenager whilst officers carried
out a forensic examination of the area.

The victim was then flown to the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham for emergency treatment.

The boy remains in custody and Leicestershire Police are appealing for witnesses.

Photos courtesy of Andrew Carpenter (Twitter @Carps23)

Scene of the stabbing at Edward Road park in Fleckney.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Scene of the stabbing at Edward Road park in Fleckney.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Scene of the stabbing at Edward Road park in Fleckney.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Scene of the stabbing at Edward Road park in Fleckney.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Scene of the stabbing at Edward Road park in Fleckney.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER