Teen Left Fighting for Life After Brutal Stabbing Near Folkestone Bus Station

Teenager Airlifted to London Trauma Centre

A teenager is in a critical condition after a savage stabbing in Folkestone, Kent, on Tuesday evening. The attack, which unfolded around 7.30pm near Middleberg Square, has left the young local battling life-changing injuries.

Emergency services rushed the victim by air ambulance to a major trauma centre in London, where medics are working to save his life.

Armed Police Arrest Four Teenagers

Armed officers from Kent Police, alongside paramedics and flying doctors from the Kent, Sussex, and Surrey air ambulance, swiftly responded to the chilling scene. Four other teenagers have since been arrested, with investigations ongoing.

Crime Scene Locked Down as Police Hunt Weapon

A large crime scene remains cordoned off near the bus station. Police have deployed specialist search dogs to locate the weapon used in the vicious attack. Bystanders described seeing paramedics desperately working on the victim, with one recalling, “He didn’t look good.”

Kent Police have been approached for more information. More updates to follow.

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Topics :Crime

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