Teenage boy appears in court after stabbing at Nottingham Primark
Nottingham Magistrates Court (Image: Nottinghamshire Police)
A teenager accused of stabbing a 17-year-old boy in the chest at Nottingham’s Primark store has appeared in court.
The 16-year-old suspect was arrested after the incident at the clothing shop on Long Row around 11:30am yesterday (Sunday, February 23).
The boy, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today dressed in a grey tracksuit and t-shirt. He is charged with wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics and was taken to hospital with injuries which are serious but not currently believed to be life-threatening.
After Sunday’s incident Detective Chief Inspector Claire Gould, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We understand the alarm this incident has caused and I’d like to reassure the public we have been working at pace to build a full picture of what had happened – and why.
“I am pleased we have now been able to charge a suspect in this case. As we continue to progress with our investigation, we are still urging anyone who has information which could assist us with our inquiries, who hasn’t already come forward, to please contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 241 of 23 February 2025. Anonymous calls can also be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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