Witness appeal after 15-year-old boy left with a slash wound to his arm in Moor Nook in Ribbleton attack

Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Preston left a 15-year-old boy with a slash wound to his arm.

The assault took place in Moor Nook when officers were called by the North-West Ambulance Service at 8.42pm on Saturday, January 31, to Whitmore Drive.

They found that a 15-year-old boy had suffered a slash wound to his arm.

The assault took place in Moor Nook when officers were called by the North-West Ambulance Service at 8.42pm on Saturday, January 31, to Whitmore Drive.placeholder image
The assault took place in Moor Nook when officers were called by the North-West Ambulance Service at 8.42pm on Saturday, January 31, to Whitmore Drive. | Thames Valley Police

An investigation was launched and enquiries have been ongoing since.

Three boys, two aged 14 and one aged 16, were arrested on suspicion of Section 18 grievous bodily harm and later released on bail with conditions, pending further enquiries.

A spokesperson for the police said: “As part of the investigation, we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the assault, or has dashcam/CCTV footage from the area, to contact us.”

If you witnessed the assault, have footage to share, or have information, please contact 101 – quoting log 1301 of 31st January - or email [email protected].

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