Man stabbed in Nottingham after intervening in attempted robbery
Police had been called to reports of a teenager being chased by a group of youths
Last updated 28th Oct 2024
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after a stabbing in Nottingham.
Officers were called to Marmion Road, Mapperley, around 6.25pm last night after reports a teenager on an e-scooter was being chased by a group of youths.
A man, who is known to the teenage victim, suffered a stab wound to the stomach a short time later in nearby Beecham Avenue.
Police believe he had intervened in an attempted robbery.
He was taken to hospital and his condition is now described as serious.
Nottinghamshire Police say officers have been analysing CCTV footage and making house-to-house inquiries in the area overnight.
They are now asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any relevant CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage, to get in touch with police.
Detective Inspector Paul Shortt, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We are treating this incident with the utmost seriousness as it has left a man in hospital with serious injuries.
“Officers are following a number of lines of inquiry and members of the public can expect to see a police presence in the area during the rest of the day.
“Neighbourhood teams are also carrying out additional patrols to provide reassurance while investigations continue. If anyone has any concerns, please speak to an officer.
“A team of detectives is working hard to understand exactly what happened in the moments before, during and after the incident.
“It is really important anyone who was in the area and has relevant information or footage gets in touch.
“We believe there were a number of witnesses to the incident and we want to take their accounts of what happened.”