Dad and son remain critical after masked men attack
A father and his 15-year-old son are in critical condition following a violent, unprovoked stabbing attack by two masked men in their Thurnby home. Police are currently investigating the incident and have appealed to the public for information.
Why it matters
The incident highlights concerns regarding violent crime in residential areas and the ongoing search for perpetrators of a serious, unprovoked assault.
Image source, Leicester Media Online Image caption, Officers were called to reports of a disturbance in Thurnby on Thursday
A father and son are in hospital in a life-threatening condition after an attack in their family home which appeared "completely unprovoked", police have said.
Officers were called to reports of a disturbance at a house in Station Road , Thurnby, shortly before 00:30 BST on Thursday.
Leicestershire Police said a man in his 50s was stabbed multiple times, while a boy, 15, was also stabbed by two masked men who entered the property. The force gave an update on Friday to say both remained critical in hospital.
Officers added that the man's wife - who is in her 40s - suffered minor injuries to her hand and shoulder during the attack. Three other children who were in the address were not injured.
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