Teenager taken to hospital after High Wycombe 'stabbing'

Police were called to the Eden Centre, close to Sports Direct, following reports of a fight involving a group of young males at around 4.20pm.

A teenage boy sustained a stab wound to his leg.

He was taken to the hospital for treatment with injuries that are not life-threatening.

Part of High Wycombe town centre were cordoned off yesterday afternoon.

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The entrance to the Eden Shopping Centre near Sports Direct was cordoned off until around 6.40pm.

A 14-year-old boy from Buckinghamshire has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife/bladed article in public.

He has been released on police bail until June 18.

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Investigating officer, Detective Constable Lisa Murton, based at High Wycombe police station, said: “We would like to speak to anyone who has information about this altercation.

“It happened when there is likely to have been a number of people around the area and it was still daylight.

“We would ask anyone with CCTV in the area or dash-cam footage to please check this and share anything significant with police.

“We are aware of a video circulating online and would ask that this is shared with police rather than on social media.

“A thorough investigation is now underway and we would ask that any information about this incident is shared with us.

“You can do this by calling the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number 101, or by making a report online using the reference number 43210220125.

“If you would prefer to remain 100% anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”