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Three teenagers stabbed in separate attacks during three bloody hours in Britain
Boys aged 16, 18, and 19 were knifed in London, Liverpool and Greater Manchester last night
THREE teenagers have been stabbed in separate attacks during three bloody hours in Britain.
A 19-year old was left fighting for his life on the streets of North London, moments before another boy, 18, was attacked in pub toilets in Liverpool and a 16-year-old was knifed near Bolton, Greater Manchester, last night.
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LONDON KNIFING - 9.30PM
The 19-year-old remains in a "life-threatening condition" after the brutal attack in Bowes Park, near Bounds Green, at 9.30pm.
A Met Police Spokesman said: "He [the victim] received treatment at the scene before being taken to a central London hospital where his condition remains life-threatening.
“No arrests have been made. Enquiries continue and a crime scene remains in place.”
LIVERPOOL STABBING - 9.37PM
In Liverpool the teenage victim suffered wounds to his buttocks and abdomen, just minutes later at 9.37pm.
Detective Inspector Sue Hinds from Merseyside police said: “We believe this assault actually occurred in the toilets of the Sefton public house.
“The victim is refusing to co-operate with police, but that won't stop us from carrying out a thorough investigation into the assault which is a stark reminder of the serious harm that knives can cause in our communities.
The victim is refusing to co-operate with police, but that won't stop us from carrying out a thorough investigation into the assault
Det Insp Sue Hinds
“I would appeal to anyone who was in the pub at the time, who witnessed anything, or has any information to contact us.”
He was seen lying by a taxi rank in a pool of blood as witnesses rushed to his aid, the reports.
GREATER MANCHESTER ATTACK - 11.50PM
Around two hours later at 11.5opm the 16-year-old lad was attacked in Farnworth, Greater Manchester.
A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody while being quizzed by officers.
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Detective Sergeant Craig Wallace, from Greater Manchester police said: “This is a nasty attack which has left a teenager in hospital and we are doing all that we can to piece together the circumstances of the incident and provide him and his family with the answers they deserve.
This is a nasty attack which has left a teenager in hospital and we are doing all that we can to piece together the circumstances of the incident.
Det Sgt Craig Wallace
“I appreciate that this may cause concern in the local community and I would stress that whilst we believe this to be an isolated incident, there will be a higher police presence in the area over the coming days for anyone who has any questions.
“We are also aware that people may have taken videos around the time of the incident on their mobile phones and we would ask these people to please pass these on and assist our inquiries.”
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