Nottingham Stabbing Incident - Updates and Details
Emergency services are responding to a stabbing incident in Nottingham. Follow updates on the ongoing situation and details from local authorities.
Posted on Feb 23, 2025
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Emergency services are responding to a stabbing incident in Nottingham today, February 23. The city centre Primark store has been cordoned off following the event, with social media reports showing at least four police cars on site earlier.
Nottinghamshire Police reported an altercation outside the Long Row shop involving a group of young people, after which the suspect fled towards Old Market Square. The victim, a 17-year-old boy, received on-site treatment from paramedics before being transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to provide any relevant information.
This is an ongoing incident. Follow updates below.
Joel Moore
Primark 'closed until further notice'
A spokesperson for Primark announced that the store would remain closed until further notice, expressing concern for the victim and offering support to staff present during the incident. They are cooperating with the police investigation.
Jamie Barlow
Youths 'out of control'
Rob Pearson, a former executive manager at the Independent Business Association Midlands, indicated a need for increased police presence, describing some youths as "out of control". He emphasized the need for more effective policing, citing past incidents as indicators.
Joel Moore
Forensics team arrives at scene
Photos show a forensics team entering the store earlier this afternoon to investigate the incident.
Joel Moore
'Grim is the word for it'
A woman in her 40s, who preferred to remain anonymous, remarked on the unsettling nature of the incident, stating that it could happen anywhere and indicating a lack of deterrence. A nearby store manager echoed this sentiment, expressing concern for the safety of the area.
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Police call it an 'appalling act of violence'
In a statement, Detective Inspector Paul Shortt described the stabbing as an "appalling act of violence" witnessed by the public. He urged anyone with information to come forward.
“This was an appalling act of violence carried out in full view of members of the public. A team of detectives is now working to understand exactly what happened. We want to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything.”
People with information should contact police by calling 101 and quoting incident number 241 of 23 February 2025.
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Teenage boy stabbed in chest
Police confirmed that a teenage boy was stabbed in the chest inside Primark at approximately 11:30 AM. The suspect fled post-attack towards Old Market Square. The victim is currently hospitalized with serious injuries.
Joel Moore
Incident 'happened upstairs'
Local witnesses indicated that the incident may have occurred on the upper floor of the store. Workers from nearby businesses reported hearing about a violent altercation that contributed to the store's closure.
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Shop completely closed
Police have completely closed Primark, securing the entrance off Clumber Street. Only police and staff members remain inside, while officers direct approaching shoppers away from the area.
