A 14-year-old boy from Wiltshire has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a...
Published: 1:11 pm March 16, 2026
Updated: 1:11 pm March 16, 2026

A 14-year-old boy from Wiltshire has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing incident in Cirencester.

Shock Attack in Broad Daylight

The terrifying assault happened around 11am on Sunday, 15 March, in Upper Churnside, Cirencester. Two victims—a teenage girl and an adult man—were stabbed but only suffered minor injuries. Both were treated at the scene by emergency services.

Police Hunt for More Clues

Gloucestershire Police have launched an early-stage investigation. A spokesperson urged local residents to come forward with any information, especially CCTV or doorbell footage from before or after the attack.

“Police are in the early stages of an investigation and are asking for anyone with information to come forward. Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who lives in the surrounding area who has CCTV or doorbell footage from either before or after the incident.”

If you have any information, you are asked to contact the police online, quoting incident 153 of 15 March.

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