Appeal for witnesses following assault – Slough

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an assault in Slough.

At around 7pm on Sunday (6/11) a teenage boy was walking with friends along the footpath from Telford Drive towards the M4 between Coe Spur and Ruby Close.

As they reached the bridge, an offender ran up to them and stabbed the teenage boy.

The boy was taken to hospital where he remains. His injuries are not life changing or life threatening.

Officers investigating this incident have arrested a 16-year-old boy from Slough on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody at this time.

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Georgina Adey of CID based at Slough, said: “We are investigating this assault in which a teenage boy has been injured. 

“We are carrying out a number of enquiries but have made an arrest in connection with this incident.

“At this time we are not seeking anyone else in connection with this incident.

“We are asking any members of the public who may have witnessed this incident or may have CCTV footage that shows anything that maybe of use to our investigation to please get in touch.

“You can call 101 quoting reference 43220500614 or if you do not wish to speak to the police you can do contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“We continue our work to tackle serious violence in Slough and we are working closely with our partners at Slough Borough Council to do so.”

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