Teen stabbed on Kings Road in Chelsea, London – attacker at large
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has been stabbed on Kings Road, a busy west London high street.
Images on social media show a large police presence
The incident occurred just before 7.30pm on the Kings Road in Chelsea, west London, and the attacker remains at large.
A Met Police spokesperson told the Evening Standard a 16-year-old boy was found with stab wounds.
No arrests have been made so far.
At around 11.20pm another Met Police spokesman told the Express.co.uk: "He is still being treated in hospital."
Kensington and Chelsea police later tweeted: “16-year-old youth stabbed in Kings Road, Chelsea is now in a stable condition.
“Cordons will be lifted shortly. The Criminal Investigation Department continue to deal with the situation.”
Police tape cordoned off the scene on Kings Road as they investigate the incident
Images emerging on social media show a large police presence and officers have cordoned off the area where the incident took place.
Kings Road is closed between Edith Grove and Beaufort Street while investigations are ongoing.
Some social media users have claimed the attack took place in a betting shop in the area, although this remains unconfirmed.
Additional reporting by Nicole Stinson