Croydon stabbing: Boy, 13, knifed in south London, police say

Police responded to reports a 13-year-old boy had been stabbed in south London on Wednesday.
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A 13-year-old boy has been stabbed in south London, police have said.

Met Police responded to reports of a stabbing on Gloucester Road in Croydon just before 5.30pm on Wednesday.

They arrived with an ambulance and found a 13-year-old boy with stab injuries.

A police spokesman said they were waiting on an update on his condition.

It has been reported the boy may have been stabbed in the head.

Officers said a crime scene remains in place and no arrests have been made.

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