14-year-old and man arrested after stabbing incident at holiday park

04 May 2026 , 16:11
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14-year-old and man arrested after stabbing incident at holiday park
14-year-old and man arrested after stabbing incident at holiday park

Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm in connection with a double stabbing at an Essex holiday park.

Officers arrived at St Osyth Holiday Park on Beach Road, St Osyth, just after midnight on Monday, May 4, following reports of a disturbance.

Two people sustained stab wounds during the incident, cops said with one victim requiring hospital treatment, but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.

A 36-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and is still in custody.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "Today detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and would like to hear from anyone who has not yet spoken to us who may be a witness.

"Anyone with information can contact officers at Clacton CID quoting incident 20 of Monday 4 May.

Editorial Team

Emma Davis

Deputy Editor

Stabbing, Teenager, Essex Police, Injuries, Holiday park, Essex, Victim

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