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Fourth arrest in Preston stabbing investigation

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

A fourth person has been arrested following a stabbing near to Moor Park in Preston on Monday afternoon.

We were called shortly after 4pm on 31st March to a report of a serious assault on Blackpool Road.

A 15-year-old boy suffered a stab injury and was taken to hospital where he remains for treatment.

A second 15-year-old boy also suffered a stab injury which was not thought to be serious.

On Monday, a 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and affray, a 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding and affray, and a 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They remain in custody.

Yesterday (1st April), a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit Section 18 wounding. He is currently in custody.

We continue to appeal for witnesses and information, please contact 101 – quoting log 1001 of 31st March.

If you have dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the assault you can upload it here: Appeal following stabbing in Preston | Lancashire Investigate | Community Portal