Five arrested after Downham Market stabbing on Sage Avenue

Police were called to Sage Avenue in Downham Market <i>(Image: Nick Free)</i>
Police were called to Sage Avenue in Downham Market (Image: Nick Free)
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Five teenagers have been arrested after a stabbing in a town near Wisbech, 

Police were called to Sage Avenue, in Downham Market, at 8.36pm on Tuesday (July 7) following reports of an "altercation involving weapons". 

Norfolk Police received 15 calls about the incident, in which another teenager was stabbed. 

He was taken to hospital by ambulance where he was treated for stab wounds which are not life-threatening or life-changing.

At 9.20pm, officers stopped a car on the A10 at Southery and four teenage boys in the vehicle were arrested on suspicion of assault. 



A teenage girl was arrested in Sage Avenue on suspicion of affray.

They were all taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where they remain.

A cordon was put in place on Sage Avenue to allow for forensic investigations to be carried out which has now been lifted.

Anyone with information can contact Norfolk Constabulary quoting reference 36/49701/26

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