Man still in hospital after violence erupted in Peterborough street

One person remains in hospital after violence broke out in a Peterborough street yesterday.

Welland Road, Figtree Walk and Cedar Grove in Dogsthorpe were all closed off, and Peterborough City Hospital was placed in lockdown for a number of hours following the incident at about 10.30am yesterday.

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Police at Welland Road incident where youngsters were attacked. EMN-200521-161414009 | JPI Media Ltd Resell

Three people were taken to hospital after suffering injuries - a 14-year-old boy, a 40-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman. The 40-year-old remains in hospital, although his injuries are not described as life threatening.

Police said at least two people had suffered injuries ‘consistent with pellets.’

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Police at Welland Road incident where youngsters were attacked. EMN-200521-161648009 | JPI Media Ltd Resell

Three people - two 14-year-old boys and a 33-year-old man - have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and are currently still in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station.

Anyone with information should call Cambridgeshire police on 101.

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