A boy was stabbed in an alleyway attack in Northfleet yesterday.

At around 3.30pm, police were called to Packham Road where the teenager was found.

He was taken to hospital by the South East Coast Ambulance Service.

Spokesman, James Walker, said: "The incident is reported to have involved a group of people and took place near to an alleyway between Packham Road and Lanes Avenue.

"The suspects are understood to have arrived and left the scene in several cars."

Detectives continue to carry out enquiries in the area and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Witnesses or anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting reference 46/31375/20.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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