A file picture of Chelsea Harbour
(Picture: Getty)Knife-wielding attackers returned to “finish off” a 15-year-old boy as he lay in a pool of his own blood in Chelsea Harbour, according to reports.
A witness claimed the two assailants had the nerve to return to “finish him off” even though police were at the scene at 6.50pm on Wednesday in Harbour Avenue, Chelsea.
Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene and found a male, believed to be a 15-year-old, fighting for life surrounded by concerned residents.
He was taken to hospital in a critical condition but this was later downgraded to non-life threatening.
Police said two youths were arrested after the attack.
A witness said he saw the boy “lying in a pool of his own blood with stab wounds all over his body.”
He claimed his attackers “returned and tried to finish him off” even though the police were already there to protect him.
A Section 60 was briefly put in place following the attack. This temporarily gave police enhanced Stop and Search powers.
A spokesman for the Met Police said: “Police were called at approximately 6.50pm on Wednesday, May 5 to reports of a male stabbed in Harbour Avenue, SW10.
“Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene and found a male, believed aged 15, suffering stab injuries. He was taken to hospital, where his condition was later assessed as not life-threatening.
“Two males have been arrested in connection with this incident; further details await.
“A crime scene remains in place; enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
“Anyone with information that could assist police at this early stage is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 6025/5May.
“You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
