A teenage girl was stabbed and left to die in a brutal attack, before a dog-walker found her five hours later.
The girl was attacked at around 2am in the morning, and at around 7am paramedics and police rushed to the scene after being alerted by a dog walker.
She was left to die after the violent attack in Benhall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, yesterday (Sunday) morning.
Richard Smith, who represents Blything ward at Suffolk County Council, expressed his shock after hearing of the stabbing.
He said: ‘This incident is very clearly shocking. I hope the young lady who has been stabbed can make a full recovery.
‘This is a horrible incident, but these horrible incidents can happen.
I was saddened to read about it and I hope the girl can make a speedy recovery.’
Police have now arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
He has been taken into custody for questioning.
Forensics and officers were seen scouring the scene close to the junction of Aldecar Lane and Benhall Green.
Police have said both the victim and suspect are known to each other.
Officers are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with information to contact police.
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