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11/03/2008
Sussex Teen 'Critical' After Stabbing
A teenage boy is in a critical condition after being stabbed in a "vicious attack" in Crawley, Sussex.
The attack took place around 5pm on Monday in Fitchet Close in Langley Green. The 16-year-old victim is believed to have been stabbed several times in the back and side and was taken to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, London, by air ambulance. It is understood that he was visiting a friend's house when the attack took place.
Armed police later arrested a 14-year-old boy in Ilfield in connection with the attack.
Detective Chief Inspector Trevor Bowles said: "A teenager suffered serious stab wounds in a vicious attack at a friend's home.
"His condition is critical and we're urgently searching for the knife, which we believe was discarded nearby."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sussex Police on: 0845 6070 999 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA)
The attack took place around 5pm on Monday in Fitchet Close in Langley Green. The 16-year-old victim is believed to have been stabbed several times in the back and side and was taken to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, London, by air ambulance. It is understood that he was visiting a friend's house when the attack took place.
Armed police later arrested a 14-year-old boy in Ilfield in connection with the attack.
Detective Chief Inspector Trevor Bowles said: "A teenager suffered serious stab wounds in a vicious attack at a friend's home.
"His condition is critical and we're urgently searching for the knife, which we believe was discarded nearby."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sussex Police on: 0845 6070 999 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA)
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