Lancashire schoolboy rushed to hospital after being stabbed whilst a second is arrested
Lancashire Police have shared details of a distressing incident in which a young boy has been stabbed.
A Lancashire schoolboy has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed, whilst another has been arrested.
Lancashire Police were called at shortly before 7pm yesterday (Monday, June 22) following a report of a stabbing in the Fishmoor Drive area.
Officers attended and the victim, a boy aged 11, was taken to hospital suffering a from a single puncture wound to the back.
Taking to Facebook, Blackburn and Darwn Police confirmed that thankfully, his injury is not as serious as first thought and is not life threatening.
He has since been discharged from hospital.
A second 11-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been bailed pending further enquiries.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We know that hearing about this may be of concern, so we wanted to let you know what had happened.
“Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting log 1378 of June 22nd.”