Two teenagers arrested after serious assault in Leigh-on-Sea
A teenage boy has been left with potentially life changing injuries
Last updated 30th Jun 2022
Two teenagers have been arrested after a serious assault in Leigh-on-Sea, which left a boy with potentially life changing injuries.
Officers were called to Two Trees Island at around 8:40pm last night (June 29) to reports of a disturbance
A teenager boy has been hospitalised after being stabbed.
A 15 year-old boy from Leigh-on-Sea has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a 16 year-old boy from Westcliff has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent.
Both remain in custody.
Detective Inspector Marcus Dodd said:
“I know this incident will be concerning but officers responded quickly and two arrests have been made.
“As part of our ongoing work to tackle violence and disorder across the Southend district, we are increasing officer visibility.
“Our priorities include minimising the opportunity to commit high-harm crimes, such as robbery and violence, tackling anti-social behaviour and policing the night-time economy.
“Officers will be focusing on seven key areas that are popular with the public in peak season. These includes large stretches of the waterfront from Shoebury to Old Leigh, and Southend High Street.”