Two 14-year-olds arrested following violence in Peterborough street

A teenage boy has suffered serious injuries after violence broke out in a Peterborough street this morning.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st May 2020, 14:14 BST
Updated 21st May 2020, 14:44 BST
Emergency services at the sceneEmergency services at the scene
Emergency services at the scene

Police have arrested a man and two teenage boys in connection with violence in Dogsthorpe.

Police were called to Welland Road at 10.35am following reports that a number of people had been assaulted and weapons had been used.

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Following the incident, Peterborough City Hospital was placed on lockdown as victims were taken for treatment.

An investigation is ongoing, however at least two people have sustained injuries consistent with pellets. It is not believed any of the injuries are life-threatening.

One of the victims, a 14-year-old boy, is receiving treatment at Peterborough City Hospital.

A spokesnam for the East Anglian Ambulance Service said; “Two ambulances and two ambulance officer vehicle were called to Dogsthorpe this morning (May 21) following reports of a violent incident. Two persons were assessed at the scene and boy was transported to Peterborough City Hospital.”

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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 in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station.

Part of Welland Road was closed while police dealt with the incident, however it has since reopened.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police either by calling 101 or reporting online at www.cambs.police.uk/report.

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