Police are continuing to investigate a serious incident that saw two teenagers taken to hospital with serious injuries following a 'stabbing'.
Shortly after 5.10pm on Friday (January 27), police were alerted by the ambulance service to a report of a teenage boy and girl being injured in the Priestpopple area of Hexham.
Emergency services attended the scene where the boy and girl – aged 15 and 16 – had suffered injuries consistent with having been caused by a bladed article.
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They were both taken to hospital with serious injuries, with the girl’s injuries described as life-threatening.
A police cordon was put in place and specialist officers were seen around Hexham on Friday evening.
An investigation was immediately launched, and a 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assault.
He remains in police custody at this time.
Police are continuing to investigate the serious incident - with Detective Superintendent Aelf Sampson, of Northumbria Police, has committed to bringing those involved to justice.
He has also said that all of these involved were 'known' to each other.
He added: “This is clearly a serious incident and a full investigation is underway.
“While our investigation is at an early stage, we do believe all those involved are known to each other.
“We are determined to find out what has happened and bring anyone involved to justice.
“There is a high police presence in the area and a cordon in place which will remain this way into the weekend.
“We would like to thank the public for their cooperation while officers carry out enquiries.
“If you did see something or have information in relation to what has happened, please report it to the police as soon as possible.”
People are asked to avoid speculation and anyone who has concerns are encouraged to speak to an officer.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website or by calling 101 quoting log NP-20230127-0795.
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