Boy, 13, released on bail after child stabbed

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Image caption, Essex Police were called to Collingwood Road, Witham, after reports of an altercation involving teenagers
  • Author, Shivani Chaudhari
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, Essex

A 13-year-old boy has been released on bail after a child was stabbed during a altercation involving several teenagers.

Essex Police were called to Collingwood Road, Witham, at about 17:05 BST on Saturday and the 13-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm.

A 14-year-old boy had an injury to his leg and was treated at the scene.

Insp Philip Jackson said: "We understand this incident has taken place on a busy day in the town centre, so we would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this or has dashcam footage from the area at the time."

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