Teenager, 17, seriously injured following stabbing inside bustling Primark store
A teenage boy was stabbed in front of shoppers at a Primark store in Nottingham today.
Police believe an altercation outside on Long Row spilled into the store where the 17-year-old was stabbed in the chest around 11.30am.
He was treated on the scene before being taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A suspect fled towards Old Market Square in the city centre.
The store along the historic shopping street remained sealed off by police tape this afternoon.
Forensics officers were on the scene in the aftermath of the stabbing (Picture: George Palmer-Soady / Nottinghamshire Live / BPM Media)
Detective Inspector Paul Shortt said: ‘This was an appalling act of violence carried out in full view of members of the public.
‘A team of detectives is now working to understand exactly what happened in the moments before, during and after this incident.
‘To this end they want to hear from anyone who saw or heard any part of what happened.
‘No matter how significant you think your information may be, we want to hear from you without delay.’
It is unclear what exactly led up to the stabbing (Picture: George Palmer-Soady/Nottinghamshire Live / BPM Media)
In a statement, Primark said: ‘Our Nottingham store is currently closed until further notice following an incident that took place earlier today.
‘Our thoughts are with the victim and we are focused on supporting our colleagues who were in store at the time.
‘We are assisting the police with their investigation and are unable to comment further.’
A number of teenagers have been killed or injured in knife attacks in recent weeks.
In another attack this month, 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose was stabbed to death at his school in Sheffield on February 3.
Another 15-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder possession of a bladed article and affray.
Last month, 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa died after he was stabbed on a bus in Woolwich, London, on January 7.
Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, have been charged with murder.
Kelyan’s mum Mary told Metro her son was ‘very kind and caring’ and dreamed of becoming a chef after being inspired by Jamie Oliver.
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