A 15-year-old has been arrested and another teenager had to be airlifted to hospital after a stabbing in Luton on Tuesday. l
The 17-year-old victim was walking with two friends in the park between Longcroft Road and Dallow Road at around 4.50pm when they were approached by three other youths.
A conversation began between the victim and one of the other boys before he was assaulted.
The victim suffered serious stab wounds during the assault and police arrested a boy at the scene on suspicion of Grievous Bodily Harm.
Det Con Rachel Chandler said: “The victim was air lifted to hospital for treatment to his wounds but he is now in a stable condition after surgery.
“This was a particularly violent assault and although we have arrested a person in connection with this incident it is vital that members of the public who have information relating to this assault come forward urgently and help with this investigation.”
Anyone with information should call police on 01582 394333, text information to 07786 200011, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.