Detectives are appealing for information after a 15-year-old boy and his father suffered life-threatening injuries in an attack at their home in Thurnby, Leicestershire.
In an update issued on Friday 9 October, police said the boy and his father, a man in his 50s, remained in hospital in critical condition.
Attack happened early on Thursday
Officers were called at 12.26am on Thursday 8 October to a house in Station Road, at its junction with Somerby Road, following a report that two masked men had entered and attacked the occupants.
Police said the father suffered several stab wounds and his son was also stabbed.
The boy’s mother, a woman in her 40s, suffered minor injuries to her hand and shoulder. She received hospital treatment and was later discharged. Three other children in the house were not injured. (leics.police.uk, leics.police.uk)
Detectives investigate the motive
Armed officers attended, but the two men had left before they arrived.
The investigation is being led by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit. Police said enquiries would continue over the weekend, alongside searches and neighbourhood reassurance patrols.
Detective Inspector Lorna Granville said the attack appeared to have been “completely unprovoked”. Officers are still investigating what happened and why.
The force’s latest appeal did not announce any arrests. (leics.police.uk)
Witnesses and camera footage sought
Detectives want to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious around Station Road and Somerby Road between 11pm on Wednesday 7 October and the early hours of Thursday.
They are also seeking relevant dashcam, CCTV, and doorbell footage.
Information can be submitted through the Police Major Incident Public Portal. Anyone wishing to provide information anonymously can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. (leics.police.uk)
