13-year-old girl among three more people arrested after teenager was stabbed in High Wycombe
The teenage victim suffered life threatening injuries when they were attacked on Amersham Road in the early hours of yesterday morning
Thames Valley Police have arrested three more people in relation to an assault in High Wycombe. At approximately 1.35am yesterday (1 August), officers responded to an incident on Amersham Road, A404, where a teenage girl had been stabbed and sustained life-threatening injuries.
The victim is now in a stable condition and is currently receiving treatment in hospital.
Two women, aged 18 and 19, along with a 13-year-old girl, all from High Wycombe, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in police custody. Additionally, a 17-year-old girl from High Wycombe, previously arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, has been re-arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The investigation is ongoing, and officers are expected to remain at the scene today (2 August).
Detective Inspector Philip Turner-Robson, the senior investigating officer, said: “Thank you to the community for your patience whilst we continue to carry out our investigation. We have now made four arrests and continue to investigate this as a priority. I would like to reiterate that we believe this was a targeted attack with no threat to the wider public. Anyone with concerns can get in touch or speak to a uniformed officer in the area. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or may have more information should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240366403. We are working tirelessly with our partners to tackle serious violence and will not tolerate it on our patch.”