Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 31st March 2025, at 17:20hrs
A teenage boy is in hospital after being stabbed in the Moor Park area of Preston this afternoon, prompting a police investigation and road closure.
Lancashire Constabulary responded to reports of an assault at approximately 4 pm on Monday, March 31st.
Upon arrival, officers found the injured teenager and immediately arranged for his transport to a local hospital.
The extent of his injuries is currently unknown.
“We were called at shortly after 4 pm to reports of an assault and officers have attended and a boy in his teens has been taken to hospital with a stab wound,” a police spokesperson stated.
A thorough investigation is now underway, although police emphasize that it is in its early stages. As part of the ongoing inquiry, a section of Garstang Road has been closed to traffic.
“An investigation is underway and is in its early stages. There is currently a road closure in place on Garstang Road,” the spokesperson confirmed.
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that may assist their investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any relevant details is urged to contact Lancashire Constabulary by calling 101 and quoting log number 1001 from March 31st.
The police have assured the public that they will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
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