16 Year Old Stabbed During Youth Rally at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium

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Police are investigating a stabbing that left a 16-year-old boy injured during the Youth Rally at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

According to Observer, the incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. while the teenager, a resident of Bolans, was attending the rally among hundreds of students and spectators.

The victim told investigators that he was approached by three young men who attacked him with a knife. The assault reportedly unfolded in front of several onlookers before witnesses intervened, forcing the attackers to flee toward the main gate of the stadium.

Emergency medical personnel responded quickly and transported the injured teen to the hospital for treatment. His condition has not been disclosed.

Police sources said investigators recovered several items believed to be connected to the incident, including a knife and a pair of sunglasses allegedly left behind by the suspects.

Law enforcement officers are continuing their investigation and are working to identify and locate the three assailants.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the stabbing to contact the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) or the nearest police station.

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Comments (12)

  • Informed citizen November 1, 2025, 8:08 PM

    Something is seriously wrong when even national events for young people turn violent. It’s not just security, it’s society.
  • Lena November 1, 2025, 7:58 PM

    We can’t even have a school event in peace now. This generation need serious guidance
  • Nezma November 1, 2025, 7:24 PM

    When our laws change and they are treated like hardened criminals then things will change
  • Unruly One November 1, 2025, 6:28 PM

    Lord have mercy, at a Youth Rally of all places? What’s really going on with these young people?
  • Slimo November 1, 2025, 4:57 PM

    We need real security checks at these public youth events. Bag search, metal detector the whole works
  • Concerned Antiguan November 1, 2025, 4:31 PM

    Comment *Bolans again? Something wrong when the same areas keep popping up in these reports
  • Faithful National #1 November 1, 2025, 1:31 PM

    @ Apex Jones
    I agree with you 💯!!
  • Apex Jones November 1, 2025, 1:10 PM

    I think we are too SOFT on them young perpetrators people talking about on is juveniles. So they know how to play bad man and woman but when it comes for punishment is children? such stupid system
  • Antonio November 1, 2025, 1:08 PM

    Even in youth rally. Bringing their rage to that venue
  • Reina November 1, 2025, 12:44 PM

    Those stupid little boys doe have nothing to do
  • Cornell November 1, 2025, 12:44 PM

    Let them kill out their selves in 5 years it will have 10 woman for every man
  • Tromos November 1, 2025, 12:42 PM

    So upsetting to hear this happened at a national event. Our youth deserve safety and peace. 🇦🇬

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