Double stabbing: Cops hunt second potential suspect

14-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF ATTEMPTED MURDER AFTER BOY, 15, AND GIRL, 14, ATTACKED

- By OLIVIA WILLIAMS

POLICE said they are hunting for “one more potential suspect” after a boy and girl were stabbed.

Emergency services, including armed police, were called to Whitefield Drive in Kirkby at around 8.25pm on Wednesday.

A 15-year-old boy suffered a number of stab wounds to the body and a 14-year-old girl suffered a single stab wound to the chest.

Both are currently in a serious but stable condition in hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening, police said.

Officers have since arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder and he is currently in custody where he will be interviewed by officers.

Detectives believe the incident may have been linked to an earlier dispute.

This is believed to have taken place between a group of young people in the Tithe Barn Lane area and police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

An investigation remains ongoing and house-to-house, CCTV and witness enquiries are being carried out locally.