Father and teenage son fighting for lives after stabbed in home

A 15-year-old boy and his father are in critical condition after two masked men broke into their home in Thurnby, Leicestershire, and stabbed them. The Daily Mail, the BBC, The Sun, and Metro.co.uk reported that armed police rushed to the residence after the break-in was reported during the early hours of 8 October 2026. [1][4][5][6]

According to the Daily Mail, the two masked intruders entered the house at approximately 12:30 am and assaulted three members of the family. Leicestershire Police described the incident as a completely unprovoked and violent attack against the family. [1]

The Daily Mail stated that the third victim was the teenager's mother, who is in her 40s. She suffered minor injuries to her shoulder and hand during the assault. [1]

The Daily Mail, The Sun, and Metro.co.uk confirmed that both the teenage boy and his father are currently fighting for their lives in the hospital following the attack. [1][5][6]