Peterborough boy charged after knife attack near school

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, theft, and possession of a knife following an incident near a school in Peterborough. The attack occurred on Monday, September 14, near the playing fields of Ormiston Bushfield Academy in Orton Goldhay.

Emergency services responded to reports of a knife injury, and the victim was transported to Peterborough City Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A second 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and assisting an offender; he has been released on bail until December 14.

Ormiston Bushfield Academy stated that the safety of the school community is their top priority and confirmed they are working with authorities to provide support to students, staff, and families while the investigation continues.