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Emergency services rushed to Linacre Road in Thornhill at around 7pm on Sunday, July 9, following reports of a stabbing.
The 14-year-old was rushed to hospital with stab wounds to the back.
After the stabbing, residents were left struggling to comprehend what had happened and police carried out a section 60 order over swathes of Southampton and surrounding areas, including Hedge End, giving them powers to stop and search anyone.
A 35-year-old man who lives on Linacre Road, and who did not want to be named, told the Echo at the time: “Kids used to be able to play outside but you’re fearful of letting them go outside now.”
He added: “This place is quite lawless, it’s not the first time something has happened in the area. I know police have extra stop and search powers, but that’s only for 24 hours.”
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During this time, 25 stop searches were carried out by officers.
A teenager, also 14, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
After that, he was released from custody on conditional bail until October 10.
Police have now confirmed he has been released under investigation.
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