Teen Left Fighting for Life After East London Stabbing

Detectives are hunting for witnesses following a brutal stabbing in east London that has left a 15-year-old boy in critical condition.

The Attack

Police were called to Brooke Road, E5, at 5.15pm on Sunday 16 February after reports of a stabbing. Officers and London Ambulance Service found the teenage boy with a severe head injury. He was rushed to a London hospital, where he remains fighting for his life.

Suspects in Custody

An 18-year-old man showed up at a hospital around 6pm, also with a stab wound. He is now in stable condition. He and another 18-year-old have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. One suspect remains in custody at an east London police station as the investigation continues.

Help Police Catch the Culprits

If you saw anything or have information, call police on 101 quoting CRIS 4604639/20. To stay anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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