Boy and girl aged 15 arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teen stabbed in Preston

The 15-year-old male was wounded in a knife attack in Ingleton Road, Ribbleton, at around 7.20pm on March 17.

He was taken to hospital but Lancashire Police said his injuries are not life-threatening.

The force introduced stop and search powers in the Grange, Brookfield, Homeslack, Fishwick, and Ribbleton areas of the city in response to the stabbing.

Providing an update this morning a spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “Our investigation into an assault where a 15-year-old boy suffered stab injuries in Ingleton Road, Ribbleton, Preston, on 17th March, is ongoing.

“A 15-year-old boy was arrested this morning on suspicion of attempted murder and a 15-year-old girl was arrested last night on suspicion of attempted murder. Both are currently in custody.”

Anyone with information about the incident on Ingleton Road is asked to call 101 and quote log 1324 of 17th March 2026.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.