Police release images of men they want to speak to about stabbing of a teenage boy
14 year old boy suffered injuries to his arms in Accrington last month
Last updated 23rd Nov 2021
Detectives investigating violent disorder in Accrington are appealing for information to identify these four men.
Police were called around 3.35pm on October 14 to a report a 14-year-old boy had been stabbed in the arm in Fountain Street.
It was reported two cars had pulled up with a number of men getting out and punching the victim before stabbing him with a machete.
The men got back into the cars before making off from the scene.
The boy was taken to hospital for treatment.
Following CCTV enquiries we want to identify these men, pictured, in connection with the disorder.
Det Con Helen O’Rourke, of Blackburn CID, said: “We are keen to identify these individuals as soon as possible following a serious incident of violent disorder in Accrington.
“These are clear images and I am sure someone will know the men involved.
“If you know who they are please come forward and speak to police immediately.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or email 4200@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 0959 of October 14.
Alternatively you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org.