Boy, 16, accused of stabbing teenager in the chest in Primark against horrified buyers

A child has been accused of stabbing a teenager in a Primark store in front of horrified buyers.

The 17 -year -old suffered a chest wound after being stabbed inside the store In a long line, Nottinghamaround 11.30 in the morning yesterday.

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After being attacked in “complete vision” of the buyers, the paramedics treated him at the scene and was taken to hospital suffering serious injuries.

However, police He confirmed that his condition is stable and that his wounds are not currently believed that they are potentially mortal.

A 16 -year -old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was arrested a few hours after the incident and has now been accused of wounds of intention and possession of an article in a public place and has been sent to custody.

It should appear in Nottingham magistrates’ Court today.

Detective chief inspector Claire Gould, from the Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We understand the alarm that this incident has caused and I would like to assure the public that we have been working in PACE to build a complete image of what had happened and why .

“I am pleased that we could now carry A suspect in this case.

“As we continue to progress with our research, we are still urging anyone who has information that can help us with our consultations, that do not present themselves, to contact us as soon as possible.”

Inspector Paul Shortt, from Nottinghamshire Police said previously: “This was a shocking incident that will have caused a considerable alarm to anyone who has witnessed it.

“A detective team has been working throughout the day to investigate this incident and now we have identified a suspect.”

He Primark The store closed on Sunday while the police investigated, with their tickets on Long Row and Clumber Street stuck.

Any person with information should call 101 citing incident 241 of February 23, 2025.

Alternatively, you can call Crimeppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.

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