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Stabbing Attack on a Leicestershire Family Leaves Two in Critical Condition
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The Incident
Police were called to a disturbance at a house on Station Road, Thurnby, at the corner of Somerby Road shortly before 00:30 BST on Thursday. Two masked men entered the home and stabbed a man in his 50s and his 15-year-old son multiple times. Both victims remain in a life-threatening condition in hospital. A woman in her 40s—identified as the man’s wife—sustained minor injuries to her hand and shoulder and has since been discharged. Three other children present in the house were unharmed. Armed officers arrived after the suspects had fled; no arrests have been made. The scene is being preserved for a full forensic examination.
Data & Statistics
- Victims critically injured: 2 (man, 15-year-old boy)
- Victim with minor injuries: 1 (woman, 40s)
- Uninjured children in the house: 3
- Time of emergency call: 12:26 am on Thursday October 8
- Police units involved: Leicestershire Police, East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU), firearms officers
Official Statements & Responses
Leicestershire Police confirmed the attack appears “completely unprovoked” and emphasized that the investigation is at an early stage. Detectives from EMSOU are pursuing all viable lines of inquiry, conducting house-to-house enquiries, and reviewing local CCTV. Officers are providing reassurance patrols in the neighbourhood and have urged residents who may have seen or heard anything between 23:00 BST and the early hours to contact police. The force also asked drivers who captured dash-cam footage to come forward, noting that any material could assist the investigation.
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Timeline
- 12:26 am, Thursday October 8 – Police receive the emergency call reporting a disturbance at the Thurnby residence.
- Shortly before 00:30 BST – Officers arrive; suspects have already left the scene.
- Following night – EMSOU detectives begin a weekend-long investigation, maintain a forensic-preservation order, and launch community outreach for information.