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Four teens bailed after boy is stabbed in the face

Shivani Chaudhari
BBC News, East of England
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Police were called to Ermine Street North in Papworth Everard on Saturday evening after reports of a stabbing

A 16-year-old has been released from hospital with possibly life-changing injuries after being stabbed in the face.

Cambridgeshire Police was called to playing fields off Ermine Street North in Papworth Everard on Saturday, at 22:00 BST, following reports of a stabbing.

The force said four teenagers were arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm.

A 17-year-old boy from Huntingdonshire, a 17-year-old boy from Saffron Walden, Essex, and a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man, both from Chatteris, have now been released on police bail.

Det Insp Lindsay Harbour said: "I understand the concern from the local community following this incident, however, I hope it provides some reassurance that we have made four arrests.

"Officers will be in the area today carrying out inquiries.

"I would urge anyone who has not yet spoken with us to make as soon as possible."

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