Desborough man, 23, arrested on suspicion of GBH after boy, 16, seriously injured and 18-year old assaulted in High Street
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH after a boy, 16, was seriously injured in an assault in Desborough High Street today (Monday, June 15).
A police cordon was set up in High Street near the bus stop, chip shop and kebab house, close to The George pub, after the incident which took place just after 5am.
Another teenager, an 18-year-old man, was also injured in the attack, sustaining cuts and bruises.
A spokeswoman for Northants Police said: “Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Desborough, which took place shortly after 5am today (Monday, June 15).
“During the incident, a 16-year-old boy was seriously assaulted and taken to Kettering General Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing. The second victim – an 18-year-old man sustained cuts and bruises.
“A 23-year-old man from Desborough has been arrested on suspicion on section 18 – grievous bodily harm, and remains in police custody.
“Witnesses or anyone with information, including CCTV, doorbell of dash-cam footage, is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting crime reference number 260003473.”