London crime: violence continues as two teenagers found stabbed in the street within hours of each other

The A206, close to the scene of the stabbing in Beresford Square
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Martin Coulter9 May 2018
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The ongoing spate of violent crime in London looked set to continue as police investigating two separate teenage stabbings in London.

The first victim was found knifed in the street in yet another day of violence on the capital's streets.

The second victim, believed to be in his late teens, was found hurt in Beresford Square, Greenwich, following reports of a fight on Tuesday afternoon.

Police were called to the scene of the first incident at the Embankment, in Twickenham, after a 16-year-old suffered a stab wound to the arm.

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He was rushed to hospital by ambulance where medics confirmed his injuries were not life-threatening.

Detectives from Richmond-upon-Thames are investigating. There has been no arrest in connection with the Twickenham stabbing.

One man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in connection with the Greenwich stabbing.

If you have any information on this incident contact the Metropolitan Police on the non-emergency number 101.

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