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Teenager killed in knife attack | Teenager killed in knife attack |
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A teenager has died and two others have been injured in a knife attack at a flat in south-east London. | A teenager has died and two others have been injured in a knife attack at a flat in south-east London. |
Police were called to Waterhead Close, Erith, in the early hours and found the boys, aged in their mid to late teens, suffering stab injuries. | Police were called to Waterhead Close, Erith, in the early hours and found the boys, aged in their mid to late teens, suffering stab injuries. |
One of the victims was pronounced dead at the flat in Verona House. | One of the victims was pronounced dead at the flat in Verona House. |
The others were taken to the Royal London Hospital. One teenager has been discharged - the other remains in a serious but stable condition. | The others were taken to the Royal London Hospital. One teenager has been discharged - the other remains in a serious but stable condition. |
Officers said the youths may have been involved in an "altercation" with a suspect or suspects who left the flat after the attack. | Officers said the youths may have been involved in an "altercation" with a suspect or suspects who left the flat after the attack. |
Officers believe the teenager was stabbed following a row | |
No arrests have been made. | No arrests have been made. |
The victim is yet to be identified, police said. | The victim is yet to be identified, police said. |
This is the second London teenager to die of stab wounds this year. | This is the second London teenager to die of stab wounds this year. |
On New Year's Day, 17-year-old Henry Bolombi was chased by a group of youths and then stabbed in the chest in Edmonton, north London. | On New Year's Day, 17-year-old Henry Bolombi was chased by a group of youths and then stabbed in the chest in Edmonton, north London. |
Last year 26 teenagers were killed in stabbings and shootings in London. | Last year 26 teenagers were killed in stabbings and shootings in London. |