A boy has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed in the chest in front of shoppers in a Nottingham city centre store.

The 17-year-old victim was treated at the scene by paramedics and rushed to hospital with "serious injuries" after the incident, which occured around 11.30am in "full view" of shoppers, police said.

A 16-year-old boy has since been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

After the arrest, Detective Inspector Paul Shortt said: "This was a shocking incident that will have caused considerable alarm to anyone who witnessed it.

"A team of detectives has been working throughout the day to investigate this incident and we have now identified a suspect."

Nottinghamshire believe there was an altercation between a group of young people outside the Long Row shop beforehand.

A Primark spokesperson said staff were assisting the investigation and that the store would be closed until further notice.

They told the : "Our thoughts are with the victim and we are focused on supporting our colleagues who were in store at the time."

Earlier on Sunday, Detective Inspector Paul Shortt said: "This was an appalling act of violence carried out in full view of members of the public. A team of detectives is now working to understand exactly what happened in the moments before, during and after this incident.

"To this end they want to hear from anyone who saw or heard any part of what happened. No matter how significant you think your information may be, we want to hear from you without delay."

Police urge anyone with information about this incident to call 101 quoting incident 241 of 23 February 2025. Information can also be passed in confidence to Crimestoppers.