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Police appeal for dashcam after Thurnby stabbing

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 10:14 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Police Patrols

Police will conduct reassurance patrols in Thurnby neighbourhood after the stabbing attack.
Officers urge residents to raise concerns directly with the local police presence.
Detectives request dash-cam footage from drivers near Station Road and Somerby Road after 23:00 BST.
The investigation targets sightings or sounds recorded between 23:00 BST and early October 8.
Lorna Granville says the team pursues all viable lines of inquiry while maintaining community safety.

Summary

Masked Men Stab

Two masked men forced into a Thurnby, Leicestershire home and stabbed a 15-year-old boy and his father.
The attack occurred just before 12:30 am on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Both victims remain in life-threatening condition, while the mother and wife suffered minor injuries and were discharged.
Armed police arrived after midnight, found suspects gone, and DI Lorna Granville appealed for information.

History

Historical Context

The 7 July 2005 coordinated suicide bombings, which killed 52 commuters, prompted the Metropolitan Police Service to overhaul major-incident training, setting a precedent for nationwide security measures. Decades later, after the 8 October 2026 stabbing in Thurnby, Leicestershire Police launched immediate reassurance patrols, echoing the post-7/7 emphasis on visible policing to restore public confidence.

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Police Patrols

Police will conduct reassurance patrols in Thurnby neighbourhood after the stabbing attack.
Officers urge residents to raise concerns directly with the local police presence.
Detectives request dash-cam footage from drivers near Station Road and Somerby Road after 23:00 BST.
The investigation targets sightings or sounds recorded between 23:00 BST and early October 8.
Lorna Granville says the team pursues all viable lines of inquiry while maintaining community safety.

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