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Stabbing Attack in Thurnby Leaves Father and Son Critical
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Attack Overview
Shortly before 00:30 BST on October 8, two masked men forced entry into a house on Station Road in Thurnby, Leicestershire. Police reports say the intruders stabbed a man in his 50s and his 15-year-old son, Imrane Chelirem, before fleeing the scene. The boy’s mother and the man’s wife, a woman in her 40s, sustained minor injuries to a hand and shoulder, while three other children present were unharmed. No arrests have been made; investigators noted the suspects had left before armed officers arrived.
Victims and Community Response
Imrane Chelirem and his father, identified locally as Mohamed, were taken to hospital in life-threatening condition. The club announced a fundraising page, created with the blessing of the family, to support medical costs and recovery. Local residents reported feeling unsafe and described the scene as “like a horror scene,” with shouting and banging noises that woke neighbours.
Police Investigation and Official Statements
She said investigators would work over the weekend to determine the motive and identify those responsible, and appealed for information from the public. Leicestershire Police confirmed that forensic teams were deployed to the Thurnby address and that the investigation remains ongoing.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Leicestershire Police later stated that both victims were in a stable condition, while earlier coverage described them as in life-threatening condition. The discrepancy highlights the evolving nature of the victims’ medical status. No motive has been disclosed, and the identities of the attackers remain unknown, leaving a gap in understanding why the unprovoked home invasion occurred.