Update: Boy stabbed in Barrow is in stable condition in Alder Hay Children’s Hospital

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a serious assault on Jarrow Street, Barrow.

Officers were called by NWAS at around 2:50pm yesterday (20 Feb).

A 13-year-old boy was taken to Alder Hay Children’s hospital by air ambulance, he is in a stable condition and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy arrested yesterday remain in police custody.

Detectives are appealing for any witnesses that have not yet spoken to police and were on Jarrow Street between 2:45pm and 3pm on Saturday 20th February.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is urged to call 101 quoting incident number 116 of 20th Feburary 2021. Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555111.