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Teenager detained after stabbing Teenager detained after stabbing
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A 17-year-old male has been detained in connection with the stabbing of a teenager in Dundee, police said.A 17-year-old male has been detained in connection with the stabbing of a teenager in Dundee, police said.
The 18-year-old suffered "significant" blood loss after the incident, on St Nicholas Place at 2000 BST on Saturday. The 18-year-old suffered "significant" blood loss after the incident, on St Nicholas Place at 0200 BST on Saturday.
He was said to be in a stable condition at Dundee's Ninewells Hospital after being stabbed in the leg.He was said to be in a stable condition at Dundee's Ninewells Hospital after being stabbed in the leg.
Tayside Police used the incident to highlight the risk posed by the number of people carrying knives, and pledged to tackle the problem.Tayside Police used the incident to highlight the risk posed by the number of people carrying knives, and pledged to tackle the problem.
Police responded to several calls about the incident and, shortly afterwards, the 17-year-old was detained in connection with the crime.Police responded to several calls about the incident and, shortly afterwards, the 17-year-old was detained in connection with the crime.
Insp Sandy Brodie said: "This incident highlights the risk posed by those carrying knives.Insp Sandy Brodie said: "This incident highlights the risk posed by those carrying knives.
"We are committed to tackling crime of this nature, with the police response to this particular incident being rapid and significant.""We are committed to tackling crime of this nature, with the police response to this particular incident being rapid and significant."
Officers asked with anyone with information about the incident to come forward.Officers asked with anyone with information about the incident to come forward.