UPDATED - Two boys arrested after 10 year old girl left seriously injured in park are both released
Two boys have been arrested after a 10-year-old girl was left serious injured in a village park.
According to Lincolnshire Police, it is believed a group of children were playing in the park next to the primary school in Princes Street, Metheringham at around 3.30pm on Monday afternoon (October 27).
Police said the girl suffered serious injuries, which were not thought to be life-threatening and remained in hospital.
According to the force a 12 year-old boy was arrested this morning (Tuesday) on suspicion of grievous bodily harm without intent and a 15 year-old boy was arrested later on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.
The 12 year-old boy was released later in the day with no further action while the 15-year-old was released on Wednesday on conditional bail. The investigation remains ongoing.
The police statement added: “We are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the children in the park at this time, or have dash cam or doorbell footage from the area. We are also asking parents to talk to their children to see if they may have witnessed anything.” If you have any information that may be able to assist the investigation email: [email protected] quoting incident number 418 of October 27.