Four arrests after teenage boy stabbed in the face at Papworth Everard playing fields

Four arrests have been made after a teenage boy was stabbed in the face on Saturday (3 May) night.

Police received a 999 call just before 10pm, reporting that the 16-year-old had been attacked at the playing fields off Ermine Street North in Papworth Everard.

The boy was taken to hospital with serious and possibly life-changing injuries. On Sunday, he remained there in a stable condition.

Four people were taken into custody at Parkside Police Station in Cambridge – a 17-year-old boy from Huntingdonshire, a 17-year-old boy from Saffron Waldon in Essex, a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man both from Chatteris.

Det Insp Lindsay Harbour said: “I understand the concern from the local community following this incident, however I hope it provides some reassurance that we have made four arrests.

“Officers will be in the area today carrying out enquiries. I would urge anyone who has not yet spoken with us to make contact as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information should contact police online via the reporting forms or webchat and quote 35/31987/25. Those without internet access should call 101.