Boy (14) charged over knife attack in Orton

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with a number of offences in connection with a knife attack in Orton.

Police were called to playing fields in Orton Goldhay, just outside of Ormiston Bushfiled Academy at just before 5pm on Monday (September 14).

The playing fields were cordoned off from the public while the police carried out their inquiries.

Police at the scene of the incident. Photo: Cllr Kirsty Knightplaceholder image
Police at the scene of the incident. Photo: Cllr Kirsty Knight

A 14-year-old boy remains in hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries.

Now Cambridgeshire Police have confirmed a teenager has been charged in connection with the incident.

The 14-year-old – who cannot be named for legal reasons – has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, theft and possession of a knife in public.

He is due to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday, September 16).

Another 14-year-old boy arrested on suspicion grievous bodily harm and assisting an offender has been released on bail until 14 December.

Anyone with information should contact police online or by calling 101.

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