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Boy, 13, stabbed in Broadway, Bexleyheath as ‘juvenile’ arrested and questioned by Met Police

20:29, 17 October 2024

updated: 17:07, 18 October 2024

A boy has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in a busy high street.

The 13-year-old was injured during the incident in Broadway, Bexleyheath.

Emergency crews responded to reports of a stabbing in Broadway, Bexleyheath. Picture: @b21917626/X
Emergency crews responded to reports of a stabbing in Broadway, Bexleyheath. Picture: @b21917626/X

Police were called to reports of a stabbing in the area at 3.31pm today.

Although the boy’s condition is not life threatening, he has been taken to hospital, the Met Police confirmed.

Shortly after, a juvenile was arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm, the force said. He was taken into custody but was released pending further enquiries.

While a crime scene was in place during inquiries, it has now been removed.

The London Ambulance service has been contacted for a comment.

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