Police search Peterborough flat in connection with double stabbing

Police are searching a flat in Peterborough in connection with a stabbing in the city last night.
By Stephen Briggs
Published 29th Oct 2020, 13:08 BST
Updated 29th Oct 2020, 13:12 BST
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Two teenagers are currently in hospital following the incident in Welland Road, Dogsthorpe last night.

Today scenes of crime officers are carrying out a forensic search of a flat in near-by Figtree Walk.

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A Cambridgeshire police spokeswoman said: "The scene in Figtree Walk is in relation to enquiries around the stabbing"

Police in Figtree WalkPolice in Figtree Walk
Police in Figtree Walk

The spokesman added that there was a larger police presence in the area today to re-assure residents.

Police were called by the ambulance service at 6.22pm last night following the incident.

An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds where he is now described as stable and police said a 16-year-old youth was also taken to hospital with a single stab wound.
 He is also in a stable condition. The injuries to both are not thought to be life threatening.

No arrests have been made at this stage.

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In answer to the Peterborough Telegraph's questions about a description of the culprits, the police spokeswoman said: "Enquiries continue to identify any suspects so we aren’t able to provide any descriptions at this stage."

Anyone with information is urged to contact police by calling 101 and quoting CC-28102020-0391.

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