Caption: Church Way, Bedworth
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A teenager, 17, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a boy was stabbed in the face in Bedworth, Warwickshire.
The youngster was attacked at around 12.41pm near Church Way and All Saint’s Square junction on Friday.
Armed police were deployed to the town centre as the victim was taken to hospital.
His injuries were not life-threatening.
Police arrested the teenager earlier today.
Detective Inspector Chris Spencer said: ‘I’d like to thank the public for their support as we carry out an investigation into this serious attack.
‘I would like to reassure the public that we are treating this as an isolated incident.
‘Our enquiries continue and I appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact us.’
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