Two arrests after cineworld stabbing

After reports of a stabbing at a Nottingham cinema, two men aged 16 and 23 have been arrested. 

Nottinghamshire police attended the scene at cineworld in the city centre at approximately 8:15pm after a fight had allegedly broken out. 

A 20 year old man has been taken to hospital to treat injuries which are not believed to be life threatening. 

The 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and causing grievous bodily harm.

The 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article.

Superintendent Ross Cooke, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Our officers have acted quickly to establish the circumstances around this incident leading to two arrests and the recovery of a knife.

“Isolated incidents such as this are incredibly serious and as a force we are committed to ensuring that appropriate action is taken to keep people safe and bring to justice those responsible.”

If you witnessed the incident or have any information that could aid officers in their investigation, please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 804 of 1 December 2019.

By Eve Watson

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