Nottinghamshire Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy after a man was wounded in a knife attack in the city centre on Friday afternoon. Officers were called to reports of the incident on Angel Row at about 15:15 BST, and found a man who had suffered stab wounds. He was treated at the scene.
Suspect identified and knife seized
Police confirmed a boy has been detained on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. A knife was recovered from the scene and seized by officers as part of the investigation. Authorities have not released details about the man's condition, saying it is currently not known.
"Our first thoughts remain with the person injured in this incident," Insp Andy Wilson said. "While I can confirm that a suspect has been identified and arrested, we are still in the very early stages of this investigation."
City centre disruption while enquiries continue
Road closures were put in place in Angel Row and Beastmarket Hill while detectives conducted their inquiries. Officers have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
- If you saw what happened, or think you know who was involved, contact Nottinghamshire Police immediately.
- Do not share images or videos online that might compromise the investigation.
- Expect some disruption to city centre travel while closures remain in force.
Key facts so far
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Time | About 15:15 BST, Friday |
| Location | Angel Row (road closures also on Beastmarket Hill) |
| Suspect | 14-year-old boy, arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent |
| Weapon | Knife recovered and seized |
| Victim | Man treated at the scene; condition currently unknown |
Inspector Andy Wilson urged anyone with information to contact police, reiterating that enquiries are at an early stage. Detectives will be working to establish the full circumstances of the incident, including any possible motive and whether there were witnesses or relevant CCTV footage.
As the investigation progresses the public will be updated. For now, officers continue to carry out enquiries in and around the scene and ask anyone with relevant information to get in touch through Nottinghamshire Police contact channels.
