A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and carrying a bladed article.
The incident happened on Friday 17 April just before 4 pm near Wensley Road in Woodthorpe.
The female victim, aged 13, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Her condition is currently described as stable.
The 14-year-old suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear before Nottingham Youth Court today.
Superintendent James Woolley, who manages county policing, said:
“Officers are supporting the victim and her family through this traumatic incident.
“We understand the impact an incident like this will have on the local community.
“I would like to reassure the public we are doing everything we can to understand the circumstances that have led to this attack.
“We have arrested and charged a 14-year-old boy with attempted murder.”
Anyone who has not already spoken to the police and has any additional information that could help our enquiries is being asked to call 101, quoting incident number 0532 of 17 April 2026, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
