Pair remain in hospital following triple stabbing

BBC

August 17, 2024 at 1:29 p.m.·1 min read

Police tape, stock photo — There is an increased police presence in the area following the stabbings [ Oli Constable/BBC]

Two people are in a "serious condition" after a triple stabbing in Peterborough.

Police were called to reports of violence in Freston, Paston, at 00:20 BST on Saturday.

An 18-year-old man and two 17-year-old men were taken to hospital with stab wounds.

One of the 17-year-olds has since left hospital, but the two other men remain in a serious condition.

A police spokesperson said no arrests had been made and it was being treated as an isolated incident.

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