Witnesses sought after teenage boy stabbed in Stroud

Police say they believe it was an isolated incident, and the boys were known to each other

Author: Katy WhitePublished 13th Sep 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses following the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Stroud on Saturday evening, 12th September 2026.

Emergency services responded to the incident at Slad Road around 7.25pm where it was reported that a stabbing had taken place at a nearby park.

The 15 year old has been taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with injuries that are not considered serious.

An 18-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and is currently in police custody.

Police say those involved are known to each other and the incident is believed to be isolated.

Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

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