Teenagers arrested over stabbing

Police investigating a stabbing in The Square area of Palmerston North last month have made two more arrests.

Richard Sargent, 22, from Woodville, was stabbed twice in the abdomen and once in the leg during the January 17 attack.

Three days later, a 12-year-old Palmerston North boy was arrested in connection with the incident. He remains in the care of Child Youth and Family.

Last night, a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old from Palmerston North were arrested and charged with wounding with intent to injure.

Both will appear in Palmerston North Youth Court this afternoon, with police opposing their bail.

The inquiry remains open as police believe three others were involved in the attack.

- NZPA