Boy, 17, seriously injured in attack

A 17-year-old boy has been seriously injured following an attack in Rotherham.
By Lucy Leeson
Published 11th May 2019, 15:43 BST
Montgomery Square in Wath.Montgomery Square in Wath.
Montgomery Square in Wath.

Police were called to Montgomery Square in Wath shortly after midnight today following reports of an assault.

The boy, 17, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police have said he remains in a critical condition.

A 19-year-old man from Wath was arrested shortly afterwards.

He currently remains in police custody.

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Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the attack to get in touch.

A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "Shortly after midnight on Saturday 11 May, officers were called to Montgomery Square, Wath, following reports of an assault.

"A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains in a critical condition.

""A 19-year-old man from Wath was arrested shortly afterwards and remains in police custody.

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Cordons will remain in place today as officers carry out enquiries.

"If you witnessed the incident or have any information which could assist officers, we would like to hear from you. Please call 101 quoting incident number 6 of 11 May 2019."