Harlow: Teenager arrested after knife report

A teenage boy has been arrested as part of our response to an incident in Harlow.

We were called to an incident near to Passmores Academy, in Tracyes Road, shortly after 3.35pm on Monday 13 January.

Following a quick response to the call, officers seized a knife, and a 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of a bladed article.

He has been released on conditional bail whilst our investigation continues.

A teenage victim sustained a minor hand injury which is not associated with a weapon.

Acting chief inspector Leanne Archer, Harlow district commander, said:

“Quite clearly there will be some concern around this incident given where this has taken place.
“The response to the incident was very quick and we were able to make an arrest and ensure there were no serious injuries sustained.
“A boy was questioned in connection with the incident and has been released on conditional bail whilst this investigation continues.”

Chief Inspector Archer added:

“Driving down and preventing knife crime is among the most important work police officers and staff do.”

We know from our analysis that more than 50% of serious knife crime perpetrators are aged between ten and 19, whilst the highest single proportion of victims are male, also aged between ten and 19.

“We know this is an issue which can specifically affect young people and we work determinedly with our partners in Essex to support those at most risk by putting in place help and diversions to deter them from becoming serious knife crime perpetrators.”

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Please quote incident 576 of 13 January.