Police are continuing their investigations at the scene of a stabbing near Nottingham Castle.
Police said at 3:55 pm on Saturday 1 March:
‘Update on the incident in Hounds Gate, Nottingham – a road closure remains in place which officers are working to remove this evening.
All other closures on Maid Marian Way, Standard Hill and Lenton Road have been lifted.’
Earlier today
Emergency services were called at 11.42pm yesterday (Friday) after the incident at an address in Hounds Gate.
A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening. Two other people were also injured – a 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl.
An 18-year-old man and four seventeen-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of affray and remain in custody.
Detective Inspector Chris Berryman, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“We believe this incident happened during a party at a flat and we are working to understand events in the moments before, during and after what happened.
“We particularly want to hear from anyone who was inside the flat, or who witnessed people running from the scene shortly afterwards.
“Drivers with dashcam footage are also asked to get in touch if they witnessed any part of this disturbance.
“This kind of violence is utterly unacceptable, and we will do whatever it takes to bring the person or people responsible for these injuries to justice.”
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