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Putney stabbing: Horror as teenager rushed to hospital following attack

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A teenager has been rushed to hospital following a stabbing in Putney, the Met Police has said.

Police rushed to Holford Way at 8.22pm on Friday following reports that a 19-year-old man had been attacked.

Videos and pictures posted on Twitter showed a heavy police presence with a cordon placed around the scene.

The victim’s condition is not life-threatening.

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: "Police were called by London Ambulance Service (LAS) to Holford Way, SW15, at 20.22hrs on Friday, 20 May, to reports of a stabbing.

“Officers attended. A 19-year-old man was found with stab wounds.

“He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital. His condition is not life-threatening.”

No arrests have been made. Witnesses are asked to call 101, ref 7384/20m.

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