Teenage boys arrested over stabbing of man in city

Two teenage boys are being questioned after a man was seriously hurt in a stabbing in Milton Keynes.

Police, including armed officers, were called to Conniburrow Boulevard at about 18:50 GMT on Saturday.

The victim, aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital, where he remains.

Two boys, aged 15 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and remain in custody.

Police were initially called to the scene by South Central Ambulance Service.

Det Insp Laura Herrington, from Thames Valley Police, said: "I believe there were a number of people in the area at the time of this incident and am appealing to anybody who witnessed what happened to please contact us.

"I would particularly like to hear from anybody who has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from the Conniburrow area.

"I appreciate that this incident would have been very concerning to anyone who witnessed it and those living in the local area, and I would like to reassure you that we are investigating as a priority.

"Officers will be in the area carrying out inquiries and I would urge anyone with questions, concerns or information to please speak to them."

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