On Tuesday, July 26th, around 9 p.m., police were called to reports of a 13-year-old girl being stabbed.
Officers were dispatched to the scene. The victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance after being stabbed in the abdomen. She is still in the hospital in a stable condition.
A 13-year-old boy from Sheffield was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He is still being held at this time.
Enquiries are ongoing, and police are still on the scene conducting their investigation.
“We know that this incident will have caused deep concern amongst the local community and beyond,” Detective Superintendent Nikki Leach said.
“We have arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with the incident, and our investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the victim’s stabbing.” We believe the victim and suspect are acquainted, and we are confident that there is no greater risk to the public.
“Officers remain on the scene and are conducting additional patrols to reassure you.” Please approach our officers if you see them; they are there to assist and support you.
“We’d like to hear from anyone who saw what happened last night.” Please contact us if you have any information that could assist our officers.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and reference incident 991 from July 26.
You can also remain completely anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers via their website Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK Contact Centre at 0800 555 111.
