Two people aged 24 and 17 have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was stabbed on Sunday, July 4.

Kent Police said they were called to Haynes Road in Northfleet at 5pm on Sunday following reports of a disturbance.

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Officers discovered a 17-year-old boy suffering from a serious injury consistent with a stab wound.

He was airlifted to a London hospital and his condition is currently described as stable.

At around 6pm the same day officers arrested a 24-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder.

The suspects are both from Northfleet and are believed to be known to the victim. The investigation is ongoing.

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Just the day before the incident (July 3), police were called to another stabbing incident on the High Street of Northfleet.

The driver of a Jeep reportedly crashed into a wall before occupants of three different cars got out and assauted him, leaving the driver with injuries consistent with stab wounds.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting 46/115803/21.