UPDATE: Police believe violent incident in Peterborough was a revenge attack

Police believe two incidents of violence in Peterborough in which four people were injured may be linked with one a revenge attack for the other.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Jul 2017, 17:36 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2017, 12:32 BST
Police in Priory Road. Photo: Community First Residents AssociationPolice in Priory Road. Photo: Community First Residents Association
Police in Priory Road. Photo: Community First Residents Association

Police were called reports of violence in Fulham Road at 7pm on Sunday, July 9. Officer were then called to a second separate attack in Priory Road at around 9pm

A police spokesman said: “Four people were injured and one remains in hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“The two incidents are currently being investigated and at this stage are believed to be linked. It is a possibility that the second incident was in response to the first.”

Most Popular
Police and paramedics in Priory Road. Photo: Community First Residents AssociationPolice and paramedics in Priory Road. Photo: Community First Residents Association
Police and paramedics in Priory Road. Photo: Community First Residents Association

A 41-year-old man from Peterborough was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm and possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply.

He was taken to Thorpe Wood Police Station for questioning Further details were not available from police at this time.

He has since been released under investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the incident should call officers on 101.