Boy, 14, is charged with attempted murder after 13-year-old girl is stabbed in broad daylight

Published: 14:43, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 14:48, 20 April 2026 A 14-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a 13-year-old girl suffered serious injuries during a stabbing in broad daylight.  Nottinghamshire Police said they were called to reports of an attack on Friday near Wensley Road in Woolthorpe, Nottingham, just after 4.00pm. The victim was taken to hospital shortly after the attack, where she remains in stable condition.   The teenage suspect - who cannot be named for legal reasons - has been charged with attempted murder and carrying a bladed article. He was due to appear at Nottingham Youth Court on Monday.    Superintendent James Woolley, who manages county policing, said officers are supporting the girl and her family following the 'traumatic incident'. He said: '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 has led to this attack. Wensley Road in Woolthorpe, Nottingham, where a 13-year-old girl suffered serious injuries during a stabbing in broad daylight 'We have arrested and charged a 14-year-old boy with attempted murder.' Anyone with additional information that could help the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 532 of April 17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.