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A 17-year-old is fighting for his life after being stabbed in broad daylight in Carshalton, south London. Police are appealing for witnesses.
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Teen fights for life after being stabbed in broad daylight on busy street

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Last updated: January 31, 2025 11:01 am
NTK Journalist Published January 31, 2025
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A teenager fighting for his life after being stabbed in broad daylight on Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, south London. (Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)
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A teenager is fighting for his life after being stabbed in broad daylight on a busy street.

Two youths clad in black were seen sitting on an e-bike cornering the victim near a shop.

The one on the back got off, pulled out a large knife and started grappling with the 17-year-old.

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The victim managed to wriggle free, but the fight continued in a park over the road.

He was then stabbed on Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, south London.

A 17-year-old is fighting for his life after being stabbed in broad daylight in Carshalton, south London. Police are appealing for witnesses.
The stabbing took place on Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, south London. (Picture: Jam Press)

It happened yesterday (30 Jan) at 11:30am, with the horror attack filmed by a witness in a van parked nearby.

Cops and paramedics were called and the victim was taken to hospital, as reported by Need To Know.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “We were called at 11:30am on Thursday, 30 January to reports of a stabbing in Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.

“Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended.

(Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)

“A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with stab injuries. He remains there in a critical condition.

“Enquiries remain ongoing.

“Officers are appealing to anyone with information to call 101 and quote CAD 2789/30Jan.

“You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 11.29am on 30 January to reports of a stabbing on Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.

“We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews and a paramedic in a fast response car.

“We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance.

“We treated a teenager at the scene and took him to hospital.”

Local Lauren Francis said: “When is the Government going to crack down on this?

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“This is broad daylight with people going about their business, the youths actually don’t care about consequences.”

Another asked: “What is wrong with London?

“Every day stabbing.”

Jan Patterson said: “What a horrible evil world.

Social media comment on the post of A 17-year-old is fighting for his life after being stabbed in broad daylight in Carshalton, south London. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

“Why just why do you need to do such horrific things?”

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