Chelmsford: 17-year-old arrested after assault

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a 19-year-old was assaulted in Chelmsford on Friday afternoon.

We were called to New Writtle Street with reports of an altercation at about 1.25pm on Friday 7 March.

Officers found a 19-year-old man at the scene with injuries minutes later. They are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

A rapid investigation to identify the suspect in this case led to the arrest of a 17-year-old from Chelmsford in Station Lane, Romford, yesterday evening (Saturday 8 March).

He remains in custody while our enquiries continue.

Superintendent Sharn Taylor said:

“This arrest was the result of a huge effort from officers to identify and locate this suspect.
“It is a perfect example of our approach to violence in Essex and that those involved will be held accountable.”

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