26/06/2015
Investigation Launched After 12-Year-Old Stabbed Eight Times
An investigation has been launched into a gang-related attack on a 12-year-old boy in Hoxton, north London.
The boy suffered 8 stab wounds in the incident, which occurred at about 22:15 on Tuesday night.
It is understood that police had been called to another stabbing incident, involving a 19-year-old man, nearby, when they received reports of the incident involving the younger child.
Police have said that they believe the two incidents are linked.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police.
(MH)
The boy suffered 8 stab wounds in the incident, which occurred at about 22:15 on Tuesday night.
It is understood that police had been called to another stabbing incident, involving a 19-year-old man, nearby, when they received reports of the incident involving the younger child.
Police have said that they believe the two incidents are linked.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police.
(MH)
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