Teen Stabbed in Croydon Night Attack
Detectives are hunting for suspects after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in Croydon late Thursday night.
Victim Attacked While Cycling Home
Police rushed to Woodside Road, SE25, at 11.56pm on 18 April following reports of a stabbing. The teenager was found with stab wounds and rushed to hospital. Fortunately, his injuries are not life-threatening.
Detectives say the victim was assaulted on nearby Spring Lane while cycling home from a friend’s place. Four suspects on two mopeds reportedly followed him before two got off and launched the brutal attack.
No Arrests – Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
The Met’s South Area CID are leading the investigation but no arrests have been made yet. Detective Sergeant Danielle Power said:
“This was a brutal attack and one which could have had far more serious consequences. While we have spoken to a number of witnesses, we believe more people may have seen the mopeds in the Woodside Road area at the time and we urge them to come forward.”
Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident should contact police on 101 quoting reference CAD 9220/18AP.
