Triple stabbing leaves boy, 15, critical

A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital three days after being stabbed in Harrow. The teenager and two other boys, aged 16, suffered injuries after an incident in Northolt Road at 4pm on Wednesday, March 5.

The two other boys have now been discharged from hospital. Police have now confirmed a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and taken into custody.

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A crime scene remains in place at the scene while officers appeal for anyone who witnessed the attack.

Superintendent Zubin Writer, of the Metropolitan Police, said: "This is a shocking incident and my thoughts are with all those involved I want to reassure the communities of Harrow that they will see an increased police presence in the area over the coming week, and I urge local residents to speak to my officers if they have any concerns, or issues they wish to raise.

"If anyone has any information that will assist detectives investigating the incident, I would ask them to call 101, quoting crime ref no. 01/7232768/25."

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