Knife attack on boy, 12, in Nelson (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Knife attack on boy, 12, in Nelson

6:21pm Friday 10th July 2009 in

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A SEARCH is underway after a knife attack left a 12-year-old boy injured.

Police said the victim was riding his bike home after leaving a friend’s house when he was chased and attacked.

According to officers the boy sustained a relatively minor hand injury which required no treatment.

They said the incident was ‘isolated’ but are still keen to find the offender.

The incident happened in Hallam Road, Nelson, at around 6.15pm on Wednesday.

The offender is described as a juvenile, around 5ft 7ins tall, of stocky build, wearing a distinctive black jacket with “Location” on the arm in fluorescent green, the hood was up and contained goggles.

Anyone with any information is urged to call Nelson Police on 01282 425001.