Liz Hurley praises 'fantastic' police and medics after nephew repeatedly stabbed in 'brutal' attack

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Liz Hurley has praised the “fantastic” police and medics who came to her nephew’s aid after he was repeatedly stabbed in south London.

Miles Hurley, 21, was targeted by a gang in a “brutal attack” in Battersea on Thursday night.

In a tweet on Saturday, Ms Hurley wrote it is an “appalling” time for the family.

She said: "My 21 year old nephew was repeatedly stabbed in a brutal attack in London on Thursday night. The police & hospital are being fantastic.

“Thank you for all your messages. It is an appalling time for him & our family. The police will be appealing for witnesses.”

He was attacked alongside another man in Nine Elms just before 9pm after a row with a stranger, The Sun reported.

A source told the paper: “His family feared the worst. Fortunately, it seems the knife missed his vital organs.”

Liz Hurley is said to have returned to the UK to be with her nephew

Ms Hurley, 52, is said to be close to Miles, and has reportedly flown back from the US to be with him.

Miles is the son of her sister Kate Curran, 54, and is said to have modelled for the likes of Dolce & Gabbana.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed two men were attacked by a group who got out of a vehicle and set upon them in Ascalon Street.

Close: Liz Hurley and her nephew Miles Hurley in New York
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He added: “A 21-year-old man was discovered with stab wounds.

“Another man, also believed to be aged 21, was also found suffering from stab wounds.

“They were both taken by LAS to a south London hospital where their conditions are described as not life-threatening or life-changing.

"They are believed to have been attacked by a group of males who got out of a vehicle and assaulted them before fleeing the scene.”

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