Three arrested for attempted murder as boy, 15, fights for his life after he was stabbed ‘multiple times’
- Boy, 15, is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed ‘multiple times’
- He was attacked in the Broadwater Farm estate, Tottenham, north London
- Police are appealing for people that gave him first aid to come forward
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed ‘multiple times’ and left fighting for his life.
The victim remains in a critical condition in hospital after he was attacked on Willan road in the Broadwater Farm estate, Tottenham, north London, at around 11.15am yesterday.
Police are appealing for members of the public that ‘valiantly’ gave the boy first aid to come forward.
Three men have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed ‘multiple times’ in north London yesterday. (Pictured: Officers at the scene in Willan road)
The boy is in a critical condition in hospital after he was stabbed ‘multiple times’. (Pictured: Officers at the scene in north London)
Police are appealing for members of the public that gave the boy first aid to come forward
Officers believe that the boy was involved in an altercation shortly before he was stabbed, possibly by a suspect riding a bicycle.
Detective Inspector Paul Ridley, of North Area CID, said: ‘I am keen to hear from anyone who either witnessed, or has information concerning this attack.
‘The victim, not yet 16 years old, sustained multiple stab wounds and is fighting for his life.
‘If you know anything about the circumstances surrounding the incident or if you witnessed it, please do come forward.
‘I would also appeal to the members of the public who valiantly administered crucial first aid to the victim to come forward to my investigation team.
‘You can speak with my team or remain anonymous by speaking to Crimestoppers, either way is fine, but please do the right thing, make the call.’
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident number 2902/30AUG or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Officers have said they believe that the boy was involved in a fight shortly before he was stabbed, possibly by a suspect riding a bicycle
Police appealed for members of the public that ‘valiantly’ administered first aid to the boy to come forward
He was stabbed on Willan road in the Broadwater Farm estate, Tottenham, north London