Teenager arrested in Derbyshire on suspicion of attempted murder of Middleton shopping centre security guard

Police at the Middleton Shopping Centre scene on Saturday 14 August

A teenager has been arrested in Derbyshire on suspicion of the attempted murder of a security guard at Middleton shopping centre earlier this month.

The 19-year-old was arrested yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 24 August).

He remains in custody to be questioned by investigators from Rochdale CID about the attempted murder of a 42-year-old man, who has since been discharged from hospital.

It relates to reports of a stabbing at around 12.50pm on Saturday 14 August at Middleton Shopping Centre, where the victim was working as a security guard when he suffered five serious stab wounds.
 

Read more: Man stabbed at Middleton Shopping Centre in 'attempted murder'Published: 16 August 2021

The arrest is the second in the investigation after a 17-year-old boy was previously arrested and released with no further action. Police later said the teen "had absolutely nothing to do with the incident whatsoever." However, he was charged with other non-related matters, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of cannabis.

Police are not looking for anyone further in relation to the incident at this time and enquiries are continuing at pace.

Information can be passed to police online, if able, via www.gmp.police.uk, or by calling 101 quoting incident 1659 of 14/08/2021. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.