Teen has life-threatening injuries from Woolwich stabbing

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Woolwich.

Police were called at midnight going into Sunday morning after reports of a stabbing in Mayplace Lane.

Officers attended, along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.

A 19-year-old man was found with stab injuries. He was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition. His family have been informed.

Two boys, both aged 15, were arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder. They were later bailed, pending further enquiries.

Cops from the policing team in South-east London are carrying out a number of enquiries to work out what happened.

They are appealing for any witnesses, who have not yet spoken to police, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD10/26Feb.

Alternatively call the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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