Teenager stabbed after robbery in Derby park

A 15 year old boy's been arrested.

Author: Maddy BullPublished 27th Feb 2023
Last updated 27th Feb 2023

A teenage boy's being questioned after a stabbing at a park in Derby.

It happened at Bass’ Recreation Ground just before 6pm last night (Sunday 26 February).

A group of young people approached the 17-year-old victim and demanded his bag before he was stabbed in the leg.

The boy made his way to the bus station where paramedics attended and treated him.

He was taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A 15-year-old boy from Derby has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, GBH and possession of an offensive weapon.

He remains in police custody.

Officers want to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time, who might have seen what happened.

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