Boy, 12, stabbed in ‘nasty’ attack as four teens arrested

Four teenagers have been arrested after a boy, 12, was stabbed near a primary school in Essex.

Officers were called to Mayfair Avenue, in Pitsea, at around 2pm today, following reports of a serious assault. An air ambulance then landed in nearby Briscoe Primary School playing fields and took the victim to Royal London Hospital.

The boy’s injuries have been described as serious, but not life-threatening, with police stating the incident was ‘nasty’.

One girl, 14, and three boys, also all 14, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and remain in custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Stewart Eastbrook said: ‘This was a nasty incident on a young boy and our officers were on scene quickly to carry out enquiries and a search of the area.

‘We are continuing to piece together information to establish the circumstances behind the incident and we believe those involved are known to each other.

‘Officers remain in the area speaking to witnesses and gathering information to help with our investigation, and we’d like to thank members of the public who have spoken to us already.

‘There were a number of people in the area at the time and we’d like to speak to anyone who saw what happened or has any mobile phone or CCTV footage that could help us with our enquiries.

‘I know this incident is very concerning for local residents and I would ask anyone with concerns or information to please speak to officers who are at the scene and on patrol in the area.’

A police cordon remains in place down an alleyway between Rectory Road and Holgate.

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