Blackburn Stabbing: Victim, 11, Hospitalised After Attack in Fishmoor Drive
An 11-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the back in Blackburn, with a boy of the same age detained on suspicion of assault. Lancashire Police confirmed that officers were called shortly before 7pm on Monday, June 22, after reports of a stabbing in the Fishmoor Drive area.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded and the victim was transported to hospital with a single puncture wound to his back. Police have since stated that the injury was not as severe as initially feared and is not life-threatening.
Suspect, Also 11, Arrested and Bailed Pending Further Investigations
A second 11-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and has subsequently been released on bail while further investigations are conducted. Lancashire Police is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
In a statement, a force spokesperson told LancsLive: 'We were called at shortly before 7pm yesterday (Monday, June 22nd) following a report of a stabbing in the Fishmoor Drive area of Blackburn. Officers attended and the victim, a boy aged 11, was taken to hospital suffering from a single puncture wound to the back. Thankfully, his injury is not as serious as first thought and is not life threatening. A second 11-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been bailed pending further enquiries. Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting log 1378 of June 22.'
Separate Incident: Murder Investigation Launched After Body of Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Found
In a separate incident, a murder investigation has been launched after police found a body in the search for a missing 14-year-old girl in south Wales. Formal identification has yet to take place, but police said the family of Lilly, aged 14, who had been reported as missing to Gwent Police, has been informed.
The body was discovered in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina at around 10.10pm on Monday, June 22. She had previously been reported missing, having last been seen in High Street, Blaina at around 6.50pm on Saturday, June 20. At that time, the teen was wearing a long black dress and black sandals.
Teenage Boy Arrested on Suspicion of Murder
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after Lilly's body was found in the park. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Steven Thomas, said: 'We understand that this will cause distress and concern amongst our communities. We have a large police presence in the area at this time as enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the death. Our officers are here and available for you to speak to. We encourage anyone with information to please speak with us or you can contact us on the usual channels.'
Police and forensic investigation teams remained at the scene on Tuesday, June 23, as the probe continues.
