Teenager arrested after 17 year old injured in Aldershot

A 16 year old boy has been arrested after a 17 year old was injured during an incident at Manor Park in Aldershot at the weekend.

Officers attended following a report of an altercation in the vicinity of the skate park at around 2.15pm.

The victim sustained a laceration to his face and received hospital treatment. His injury is not described as life threatening.

The 16 year old, who is from Aldershot, remains in custody at this time.

Three other people were arrested on suspicion of affray. Two of them, both 17 years old and from London, have been released with no further action.

A third male, a 17 year old from Kempson, Bedfordshire, will face no further action in relation to the affray but has been released under investigation in relation to alleged possession of cannabis and an offensive weapon.

Neighbourhood Inspector Kirsten Troman said: "We appreciate that people will have concerns but we are treating this as an isolated and targeted incident.

"We are aware there were many people in the park at the time. If you witnessed anything and haven't already spoken to police - or if you have any information about this incident, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting 44200352966.

"You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

"Officers will be carrying out regular patrols in the area. If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to speak to them."