Teenage Boy Charged With Attempted Murder Near Saxmundham

Tuesday, 4 October 2022 10:44

A teenage boy has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife following the serious assault of a teenage girl in Benhall near Saxmundham on Sunday 2nd October.

A teenage boy has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife following the serious assault of a teenage girl in Benhall near Saxmundham on Sunday 2nd October.

Police were called by the East of England Ambulance Service just after 7am on Sunday 2nd October, to reports that a teenage girl had been assaulted in an area of grassland, close to the junction of Aldecar Lane and Benhall Green in Benhall.

The victim was treated for stab wounds and a back injury and taken to Ipswich Hospital where she remains in a serious but stable condition. Her injuries are described as life changing.

It is believed the incident took place at around 2am, with the victim left for several hours before being found by a dog walker who alerted the emergency services.

At 8.40am on Sunday, officers arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He was further arrested while in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.

Detectives were granted a superintendent's extension to detain him for questioning for an additional 12 hours.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has subsequently been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife.

He has been remanded and is due to appear before Ipswich Magistrates' Court today - Tuesday 4th October.

Anyone with any information or knowledge of the incident is asked to contact Suffolk police.