Boy, 10, is stabbed in Bolton as 18-year-old is arrested on suspicion of assault
- Officers were called to a street in Bolton to reports the boy had been stabbed
- The boy was rushed to hospital where he is said to be in a stable condition
- Large police presence remains on street, while investigation work is carried out
An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of assault following the stabbing of a 10-year-old boy.
Police have confirmed that an 18-year-old man, who has not been named, has been arrested and is in custody in relation to the stabbing of a 10-year-old boy in Bolton today.
Officers were called to a street in Bolton at around 1.20pm to reports that a 10-year-old boy had been attacked.
Scene on Bridgeman Street, Great Lever, where it’s reported that a child under the age of ten was stabbed inside a house today
Forensic officers enter a house on Bridgeman Street in Bolton, this afternoon after a 10-year-old boy was stabbed
Forensic officers inspect the surrounding area after a ten-year-old boy was stabbed earlier this afternoon
He has been taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition and it’s believed he will be discharged later this evening.
Police believe this is an isolated incident with ‘no wider threat’ to the public.
A large police presence remains in the area, whilst investigation work is carried out.
Detective Superintendent Joanne Rawlinson said: ‘No child should ever be the victim of such a distressing incident and my thoughts are with this young boy and his family as he receives medical treatment in hospital.
‘We are pleased to hear the news that the boy is doing well and that he may be discharged later today. We hope that he makes a full and quick recovery.
‘I appreciate that such news is likely to cause upset and shock within the local community, as well as the wider public, but I can assure you that we are doing absolutely everything we can to piece together the circumstances of this incident.
Detective Superintendent Joanne Rawlinson (not pictured) said: ‘No child should ever be the victim of such a distressing incident and my thoughts are with this young boy and his family as he receives medical treatment in hospital’
‘In a recent development, specially trained officers have made an arrest of an 18-year-old man who will be questioned by detectives in the coming hours.
‘We do believe this to be an isolated incident and at the moment there are several officers in the area conducting enquiries.
‘If members of the local community have any concerns or issues, we would urge them to speak with these officers who are there to help and provide support to anyone who may need it.’
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 1475 of 11/07/20. Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.