08/06/2015

Girl Arrested Following Stabbing Incident

A 15-year-old girl has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Reading.

The girl was arrested after a 16-year-old boy was hurt in Gainsborough Road on 7 June.

The boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Police arrested the girl on suspicion of GBH with intent.

Detective Inspector Mark Spencer said: "I would like to reassure the local community that we believe this is an isolated incident.

"We are investigating the circumstances fully."

Police are appealing for witnesses.

(LM/CD)

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