Two teenagers have been arrested by police after a teenage boy was assaulted in Bury St Edmunds.

The incident took place yesterday Saturday 29 January, sometime between 6:20pm and 6:50pm on Mount Road. Two boys walking down the road were approached by two older male teenagers, one of whom was carrying a knife. It is reported that the older teenagers then chased the boys and assaulted one of them. The victim, a 14 year old boy sustained a single puncture wound to the shoulder. The suspects then fled the scene.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment but was discharged earlier today.

At approximately 2:30am in the earlier hours of today, Sunday 30 January, police arrested a teenage boy and a man in Newmarket on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. Both males have been taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre where they will be questioned by detectives.

Witnesses or anybody with any information are asked to contact Bury St Edmunds CID quoting reference 37/6041/22.