A 15-year-old boy has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Yeovil that left a man and a teenager injured.
Emergency services responded to reports of a serious assault on Raglan Terrace at around 15:30 GMT yesterday.
A man in his 50s and a teenage boy were taken to hospital, though their injuries were confirmed as non-life-threatening.
Avon and Somerset Police stated that the 15-year-old suspect is in custody on suspicion of wounding with intent and affray.
The injured man remains in hospital with serious but non-life-changing injuries, while the teenage victim sustained superficial wounds and has since been discharged.
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Roseanna Green reassured residents, acknowledging the distress the attack may have caused.
We understand this will be alarming and distressing for members of our community.
“We have dedicated resources carrying out enquiries into this incident and members of the public can expect to see a heightened police presence over the coming days.
Officers will be conducting high-visibility patrols across Yeovil and working closely with local schools to provide reassurance. Police have urged witnesses or anyone with footage of the incident to come forward.
