Man, 24, arrested in Peterborough after boy was left with life-changing injuries

Police in Peterborough have arrested a 24-year-old man after a nine-year-old boy was injured in a street attacked on Saturday afternoon.
By Brad Barnes
Published 9th May 2021, 10:34 BST
Updated 10th May 2021, 13:04 BST
Police at the scene in Peveril Road.Police at the scene in Peveril Road.
Police at the scene in Peveril Road.

The boy, who was assaulted in Peveril Road, Peterborough, suffered multiple wounds to his face and head.

He remains in hospital at Addenbrooke’s with life-changing injuries but is in a stable condition.

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A 24-year-old man from Peterborough was arrested late last night (Saturday) on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) in connection with the incident.

Update: Man charged with attempted murder after attack on 9-year-old boy in Peterborough