Sleaford teenager stabbing: Police move to reassure residents chances of violent incidents “extremely low”

Police have moved to reassure Sleaford residents after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed, suffering injuries to his face on Friday evening.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Jul 2021, 10:18 BST
Updated 7th Jul 2021, 11:02 BST
Castle Causeway in Sleaford. Armed police were called to the street after reports of the knifing on Friday night. EMN-210507-105344001Castle Causeway in Sleaford. Armed police were called to the street after reports of the knifing on Friday night. EMN-210507-105344001
Castle Causeway in Sleaford. Armed police were called to the street after reports of the knifing on Friday night. EMN-210507-105344001

The incident on Castle Causeway saw armed police descend on the area and a 15-year-old boy was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, later released on bail.

The 16-year-old’s injuries were said to be not life-threatening and were treated at hospital.

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Sergeant Stuart Mumby-Croft has offered reassurance to locals on neighbourhood social media insisting that such violent incidents are uncommon in the town, claiming that this was “not a random act”.

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Sgt Mumby-Croft said: “Incidents such as this can cause everyone living locally much concern, so I wanted to reassure everyone who lives in or visits Sleaford that swift action was taken at the weekend and a male has been arrested and released on bail conditions.”

But he added: “This was not a random attack and your chances of being confronted by a violent stranger in the North Kesteven area are extremely low.

“If anyone has any further information or witnessed anything on Friday evening on Castle Causeway do please call 101.

“If you have any other more general concerns or information about disorder or anti-social behaviour, please get in touch with the Neighbourhood Policing Team.”