13-year-old stabbed in Preston in targeted attack
Police patrols are being stepped up in Preston after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed in the city at the weekend.
Officers were called to reports of an assault on Ribbleton Lane on Saturday evening (4th December) and found the teenager with stab wounds to his leg.
He was taken to hospital - his injuries aren't thought to be life threatening.
No arrests have been made but police say the investigation is ongoing.
Det Ch Insp Mike Gladwin, of Preston Police, said: “This is a shocking attack which has left a teenage boy in hospital with stab wounds. Our enquiries are very much underway and we would ask anybody with information about it to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
“At this time we believe it was a targeted attack and there is no wider threat to the public, however patrols will be stepped up in the area to offer reassurance to residents.
"Anybody with information should contact us on 101, quoting log 289 of December 4th."