Boy, 12, arrested after teenage girl stabbed in broad daylight attack

The incident is reported to have taken place on Adelaide Drive in Sittingbourne on Friday afternoon

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested for the alleged stabbing of a teenage girl in Kent. 

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward after the schoolgirl was attacked in Sittingbourne on Friday at roughly 4pm.

South East Coast Ambulance were seen attending the scene.

The victim currently remains at a hospital in London, where she is receiving injuries consistent with a stabbing attack. 

Kent police have described her condition as stable.

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The suspect has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. 

Authorities are calling for anyone with eyewitness information, CCTV or other footage of the incident to reach out.

A Kent Police spokesperson said: ‘Witnesses are sought after a teenager was seriously assaulted in Sittingbourne.

‘Kent Police was called at around 3.55pm on Friday 23 March 2024 following a report of an assault on Adelaide Drive, Sittingbourne.

‘Officers attended the scene, with South East Coast Ambulance Service, and a teenage girl was taken to a London hospital with injuries consistent with a stab wound. She remains in hospital in a stable condition.

‘A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.

‘An investigation is ongoing and officers are urging anyone with information about the incident, including those with CCTV or dashcam footage, to come forward.

‘You can call Kent Police on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/46593/24 or alternatively you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or use the form on their website.’

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