Thurnby Community In Shock After Father & Son Stabbed in Home Attack
Written by HFM News on 9th October 2026
Villagers are in shock after a father and his teenage son were left in a life-threatening condition following a suspected unprovoked attack at their family home in Thurnby.
Two masked men entered the property in Station Road shortly after midnight on Thursday and stabbed the pair.
A woman in her 40s also suffered minor injuries, while three other children who were inside the house were unharmed.
Two masked men entered the property in Thurnby Pic: Leicester Media Online
Local councillor Simon Galton says residents are shocked by the incident and has urged anyone with information to come forward:
The man, who is in his 50s, suffered multiple stab wounds. His son, aged 15, was also stabbed and both remain in hospital in a critical condition.
Bin collections in the village were suspended yesterday at the request of police.
It is understood officers wanted to search bins for the weapons used in the attack and other potential evidence.
Crime scene investigators have been carrying out an investigation Pic: Leicester Media Online
A spokesperson for Harborough District Council said: “We can confirm that the council was asked by the police not to undertake bin collections in the area on Thursday.
“In terms of collections, we are aiming to return on Monday, subject to final approval.”
The investigation is being led by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, with detectives continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and its motive.
Police have described the incident as appearing to be “completely unprovoked” and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
