Teen Stabbed Twice in Cowes – Hunt on for Knife-Wielding Trio
Police from Hampshire Constabulary are racing to find the weapon used to stab an 18-year-old boy twice in the back in Cowes. The shocking attack unfolded in the early hours on Love Lane, sparking a major emergency response.
Frenzied Attack in Quiet Neighbourhood
Three men plunged the quiet street into chaos before fleeing in a vehicle. Crime scene investigators and Isle of Wight police are combing the area for forensic clues. The victim remains hospitalised but is expected to survive.
A local resident, who wished to stay anonymous, told reporters: “I heard the attack and saw the men running towards their vehicle. I just knew something was wrong.”
She added, “The Isle has always felt safe, but waking up to this? I thought the noise was just kids being noisy in the park.”
CCTV and Forensics Shed Light on the Attack
Officers revealed that CCTV footage from a nearby business caught the horrifying assault. Forensic teams in white suits meticulously examined the scene, hunting for the discarded knife.
Detective Sergeant Roger Whitewick said: “This was a serious assault in a residential area. We believe witnesses live nearby and we urge anyone who saw suspicious behaviour to come forward.”
Police Appeal to the Public
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- If you have any information, call Newport CID on 101 quoting 44180279060.
- Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Neighbourhood officers will patrol Love Lane in the coming days to reassure locals and hunt for leads. Police advise anyone with concerns to speak directly with officers on the ground.
