Man in court over Mapperley stabbing

Victim suffered serious injuries in October

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 13th Dec 2024

A teenage suspect has appeared in court after a man suffered serious injuries following a stabbing in the street in Nottingham.

Police were called to Marmion Road, Mapperley, around 6.25pm on 27 October after reports of an attempted robbery.

A man suffered a stab wound to the stomach a short time later in nearby Beecham Avenue.

He was left with serious injuries but has now been discharged from hospital.

Eighteen-year-old Dearnie Jones, of Ruddington Lane, Nottingham, has now been charged with wounding with intent and possession of a knife in a public place.

He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today and was remanded in custody until his next appearance at Nottingham Crown Court on 10 January 2025.

Detective Sergeant Hannah Frame, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“The victim suffered some very serious injuries and we have shared this important update with him.

“We know this incident caused concern in the neighbourhood so I hope people welcome our thorough investigation which has seen this suspect placed before the courts.”

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