Man, 24, arrested in Peterborough after boy was left with life-changing injuries

By Brad Barnes
Published 9th May 2021, 10:34 BST
Updated 10th May 2021, 13:04 BST
Police at the scene in Peveril Road.Police at the scene in Peveril Road.
Police at the scene in Peveril Road.
Police in Peterborough have arrested a 24-year-old man after a nine-year-old boy was injured in a street attacked on Saturday afternoon.

The boy, who was assaulted in Peveril Road, Peterborough, suffered multiple wounds to his face and head.

He remains in hospital at Addenbrooke’s with life-changing injuries but is in a stable condition.

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A 24-year-old man from Peterborough was arrested late last night (Saturday) on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) in connection with the incident.

Update: Man charged with attempted murder after attack on 9-year-old boy in Peterborough