Teens Arrested After Stabbing in Southend
Just before 3pm on Tuesday, December 28, chaos erupted on Kursaal Way. Police rushed to the scene after reports of a disturbance and found a man suffering from stab wounds.
Two 17-Year-Olds in Custody
Officers arrested two 17-year-old boys from Southend on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH). Both remain in police custody as the investigation continues.
Victim’s Injuries Not Life-Threatening
Thankfully, the victim’s injuries are serious but not life-threatening or life-changing. Police have spoken to many witnesses and collected video footage they believe will crack the case.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Police appeal for anyone with information or doorbell footage of the stabbing to contact them urgently. Call 101 and quote incident 627 of December 28.
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