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Stabbed boy in critical condition | Stabbed boy in critical condition |
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A schoolboy who was stabbed in London has suffered life-threatening injuries, police said. | |
The 14-year-old was knifed on Tuesday during a row with a group of youths in Tabard Street, Southwark, but was found later in Great Dover Street. | The 14-year-old was knifed on Tuesday during a row with a group of youths in Tabard Street, Southwark, but was found later in Great Dover Street. |
He is believed to have suffered wounds to the chest and stomach. | He is believed to have suffered wounds to the chest and stomach. |
The boy was given first aid by staff from a nearby university residential hall before being airlifted to the Royal London Hospital. | The boy was given first aid by staff from a nearby university residential hall before being airlifted to the Royal London Hospital. |
No arrests have yet been made over the attack. | No arrests have yet been made over the attack. |
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "At this early stage it is believed the victim was involved in an altercation with a number of youths prior to the incident." | A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "At this early stage it is believed the victim was involved in an altercation with a number of youths prior to the incident." |
Forensic science experts remain at the scene and detectives are viewing CCTV footage from the area. | Forensic science experts remain at the scene and detectives are viewing CCTV footage from the area. |