Teen Fighting for Life After Brutal Folkestone Stabbing

A teenage boy is in a critical condition after a savage attack near Folkestone bus station on Tuesday evening. The victim suffered life-changing injuries in the horror stabbing at Middleberg Square.

Armed Police Make Four Arrests

Emergency services rushed to the scene around 7.30pm on May 17, 2022. Armed officers, paramedics, and Kent, Sussex, and Surrey air ambulance flying doctors swooped in after the violent incident.

The young victim was airlifted to a major trauma centre in London by helicopter. Meanwhile, four other teenagers have been arrested by armed police in connection with the attack.

Dog Units Search for Murder Weapon

Police deployed search dogs to scour the area for the weapon used in the brutal stabbing. The crime scene remains sealed off as investigations continue.

One witness said: “The paramedics were working on him and he didn’t look good.”

Kent Police have been approached for further comment. More updates to follow.

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