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Stabbing Attack Leaves Father and Son Critical in Leicestershire Home
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The Incident
Police were called to a disturbance at a house on Station Road, Thurnby, shortly before 00:30 BST on Thursday. The call, logged at 12:26 am on October 8, reported that two masked men had forced entry and attacked the occupants. Officers found a man in his 50s and a 15-year-old boy both stabbed multiple times. Both victims were taken to hospital in life-threatening condition. A woman in her 40s—identified as the man’s wife and the boy’s mother—sustained minor injuries to her hand and shoulder. Three other children present in the house were unharmed. Armed police arrived after the suspects had fled; no arrests have been made.
Victims and Injuries
Police Response and Investigation
Leicestershire Police deployed firearms officers to the scene and cordoned the property for a full forensic examination. The investigation is being led by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU). Detectives are reviewing all viable lines of inquiry and have appealed for information from anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area of Station Road and Somerby Road between 23:00 BST on Wednesday and the early hours of Thursday. Police specifically request dash-cam, CCTV, or door-bell footage that could assist the inquiry. The force indicated that the motive remains unknown and that the investigation will continue over the weekend.
Official Statements & Responses
She urged local residents to provide any information that might help identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Leicestershire Police also noted that armed officers were dispatched for public safety, but the suspects had left before their arrival.
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What’s Next
The forensic team will remain on-site while investigators analyze evidence collected from the house. Police continue to seek public assistance and have indicated that the inquiry will extend through the weekend, with no further scheduled updates disclosed at this time.