Teenagers sentenced after Royal Wootton Bassett stabbing
The 17 year old - who cant be named for legal reasons - was involved in a fight in the New Road in June
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to 20 months in prison and handed a four-year restraining order after a stabbing in Royal Wootton Bassett earlier this year.
The boy - who cant be named for legal reasons - was involved in a fight in the New Road area back on the 3rd of June - which is when we're told that a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the back.
He had to be given stitches in hospital.
Two other teenagers involved have been given referral orders and a one year restraining order.
The 17-year-old boy, as well as a 16-year-old from Royal Wootton Bassett and another 17-year-old also from Royal Wootton Bassett, pleaded guilty to section 18 GBH, attempted GBH and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
DC Chris Hemns said: “There can be no place for incidents like this in Wiltshire. The impact of knife crime on our communities can’t be underestimated, and it is a Force priority to target those who are carrying knives.
“Even one incident involving a knife is too many, and I’d urge anybody who feels the need to carry a knife, whether to proactively use it or for their own protection, to please consider otherwise. The impact of doing so can be lifelong.
“We are continuing to undertake a significant amount of work on the streets and with our partners to get to the root of knife crime.
“It is not, however, a problem that can be solved by the police alone. It will require a long term, joined up approach between the police, our partners, and parents to educate young people on the risks you take by carrying knives.”
Find more advice and information on the Wiltshire Police website.