Rushden Teen Stabbed In Back By Group

26 January 2015, 14:17 | Updated: 26 January 2015, 14:20

A 15 year-old boy's been stabbed in the back and suffered a collapsed lung following the attack in Rushden.

Northants Police say the boy was walking in the Chester Road and Spinney Road area with a friend at about 7.15pm on Sunday, January 25, when they were approached by a group of about three boys.

The 15 year-old was stabbed in the back twice by members of the group. His friend was also punched in the face.

The victim's been taken to University Hospital Coventry with a collapsed lung.

His condition is described as stable.

Witnesses, or anyone who knows anything about this incident, can call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.