Neighbours 'terrified' after boy, 15, stabbed

TEENAGER ARRESTED BUT RESIDENTS FEAR THEIR CHILDREN'S SAFETY

- By EMILY CARUBIA

Woodfarm Hey where a 15-year-old boy was stabbed

NEIGHBOURS say they are "terrified" after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed on a field in Stockbridge Village, amid growing concern over rising knife crime.

Emergency services were called to Woodfarm Hey at around 3.45pm on Friday, November 7, following reports of a stabbing. The victim was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

A 17-year-old boy from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Monday (November 10) and has been conditionally bailed while investigations continue.

Residents described seeing a significant police presence in the area for several days after the attack.

One neighbour told the ECHO: "I only found out something had happened when I saw all the police. They were everywhere. The area used to be OK. It's just the last couple of months where we've had one thing after another. It's terrible.

"There's no deterrent and they just carry on. When I was young, we were terrified of that. They're not worried now, because they know they'll be out of jail in a few years. That seems to be the attitude these days."

Another mum said the incident had left her frightened for her children's safety. She said: "It's absolutely terrifying. Every other week it seems a kid has been stabbed. I have three kids and I get scared every time they leave the house."