Teen Stabbed in Broad Daylight in South London

Detectives are hunting witnesses after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed in Croydon on Wednesday evening. Police rushed to Gloucester Road at 5.30pm following reports of the attack.

The teenager was found with stab wounds and taken to a south London hospital. Thankfully, his injuries are not life-threatening.

Police Step Up Patrols Near Selhurst Station

Uniformed officers have increased patrols around the area as detectives from the South Area Command Unit lead the investigation.

They want to hear from anyone who saw the stabbing or spotted someone fleeing the scene near Selhurst Railway Station. No arrests have been made yet, and enquiries remain ongoing.

How to Help: Share Information Anonymously

  • Call police via 101 using incident reference 7248/08May
  • Provide tips anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
  • Younger witnesses or those with info on knife crime can visit 123.

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