Appeal for Witnesses to Stabbing of Teen on Bentworth Road

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16 year-old boy now in 'serious but stable' condition in hospital

Police are appealing for witnesses following the stabbing of a teenage boy in White City on Friday, 5 January.

They say they were called at approximately 5.45 pm on Friday to a report of a stabbing at Westway near the junction with Bentworth Road in the north of Shepherd's Bush.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended. A 16 year-old boy was found suffering from a stab injury.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance and remains in a serious but stable condition.

Detectives from Hammersmith and Fulham are investigating.



They would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the assault which took place during rush hour near a busy road that was congested at the time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers on 020 8246 2441 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.