Horror as boy, 15, is rushed to hospital after stabbing in Torquay

A schoolboy was stabbed in an attack in Torquay earlier in the evening.

The victim, a 15-year-old boy, suffered a single stab wound after being attacked on Carlton Road, Torquay, around 6pm.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that the youngster is being treated at Torbay District Hospital, where he is said to be in a serious but stable condition.

The suspected suspect, a 16-year-old boy, is currently in custody on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. A 14-year-old boy has also been arrested on suspicion of GBH. He is currently in the hospital in stable condition.

A 15-year-old boy suffered a single stab wound on Carlton Road, Torquay in Devon around 6pm. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the attack

Detective Inspector Prav Naidoo, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are in the very early stages of our investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident. Our agents remain in the area to investigate and conduct house searches to assist with the investigation.

“We currently have security guards on Carlton Road and at the McDonald’s restaurant on Hele Road and road closures on Belmont Road and Carlton Road.

“We are aware that there may be footage circulating on social media that we want to remind people not to share on social media, but instead send it to the police.

“We are also looking for witnesses and would like to hear from anyone who has dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage between the Carlton Road, Belmont Road and Hele Road areas.

Anyone with information that can assist the police in this case is requested to contact 101 or via our website citing log 836 061022.

‘You may also anonymously submit information related to this incident to the independent charity Crimestoppers, online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phone 0800 555 111.’