Doncaster boy, 16, critically injured in attempted murder
A boy, aged 16, was critically injured in an attack in a house in Doncaster.
The teenager suffered '˜life threatening injuries' in the assault in Rockcliffe Avenue, Balby, between 9pm and 11pm on Monday, November 26.
POLICE: South Yorkshire detective tells Home Secretary how force is tackling serious violent crime Detectives investigating the attack said a number of people were involved and the incident is being treated as attempted murder.
They said the boy was subjected to a '˜violent and prolonged assault' and his injuries are '˜incredibly serious'.
He was taken to hospital, where he remained last night.
Detective Constable Craig Benn, of South Yorkshire Police, said: 'We're appealing for anyone living locally who may have heard or seen suspicious activity in the area on Monday evening to get in touch.
'This teenager has been subjected to a violent and prolonged assault and his injuries are incredibly serious.
'We're working hard to piece together what happened that evening and any information, no matter how small or insignificant you feel it may be, could help.'
Call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 quoting incident number 15 of November 27.