Bedfordshire Police are investigating after a “fight involving weapons” in Shortstown on Friday (2 August) left a teenage boy with serious injuries.
Officers were called to reports of a “fight involving weapons” in Beauvais Square. A spokesperson for the force has since confirmed one of the weapons was a firearm.
“One 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening,” said the spokesperson.
“A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and has since been released on bail while investigations continue.”
Anyone with information about the incident, part of which took place in the Tesco Express store, is urged to contact police on 101 or via their website quoting the reference 554 of 2 August.
