A 16-year-old boy has been hospitalised following a serious stabbing in the heart of Nottingham city centre.
Attack on Busy City Centre Street
Emergency services were called to George Street near Hockley at 5.51pm on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. Upon arrival, they discovered the teenage victim suffering from two stab wounds.
Paramedics provided immediate treatment at the scene before the boy was transported to hospital by ambulance for further care. Authorities have confirmed that his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-altering.
Police Investigation Underway
Nottinghamshire Police have launched a full investigation into the incident. A police spokesperson stated that the teenager's family has been informed of the attack.
As of now, no arrests have been made. Detectives are actively appealing to the public for information and are keen to speak to any witnesses who were in the area at the time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 556 of 14 January 2026, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously.
Context of Knife Crime in Nottinghamshire
This violent incident occurs against a backdrop of concerted efforts by Nottinghamshire Police to tackle knife crime. The force recently reported a record-breaking year for weapon seizures in 2025.
The dedicated knife crime team seized a total of 224 weapons and made 150 arrests last year through targeted patrols across the city. This proactive work led to the discovery of numerous blades that might otherwise have gone undetected.
According to data from the Office for National Statistics, these efforts contributed to a one per cent reduction in knife-enabled offending in Nottinghamshire between October 2024 and September 2025.
