Four teenagers arrested after Torquay stabbing

15-year-old serious but stable

A boy is in a serious condition following an alleged assault on Carlton Road in th Ellacombe area of Torquay on Thursday 6 October.

Police were called just after 6 p.m. to reports that a 15-year-old boy had suffered a suspected stab wound.

The boy was taken to Torbay District Hospital by ambulance. His next of kin have been informed.

Three boys aged 16, 14 and and 13, all from the Torquay area, have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and are in police custody. Another 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and is also in custody.

Superintendent Ed Wright said: “We continue to investigate the serious assault which left a 15-year-old boy in a serious but stable condition.

“We understand that this incident will cause shock and concern amongst the local and wider community, but we would like to reassure the public that this is a very rare and isolated incident.

“The individuals involved are all believed to be known to each other and we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with it.

“We have scene guards currently on at Belmont Road and Carlton Road while officers carry out further enquiries. The scene guard previously on at the McDonald’s restaurant on Union Road has now been lifted.

“We will have an increased police presence in the area to offer reassurance to the community and officers will be there if members of the public have any concerns.

“My officers are currently supporting the families whose children are involved in the incident and are in constant liaison with schools and the local authority as we continue to provide collective support to the local community.”

Officers are appealing for witnesses and would like to hear from anyone with dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage between 5 and 7.45 p.m. along the busy Carlton Road.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 or via our website quoting log 836 of 6 October.

Information in relation to this incident can also be passed on anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phone 0800 555 111.