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Teen stabbed and e-bike stolen in Eltham

Police are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old was attacked and robbed in Greenwich.

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An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital after being stabbed and having his e-bike stolen in Eltham on Saturday, October 31. The incident occurred on Rochester Way, prompting a police response and the dispatch of an air ambulance.

Officers were called to Rochester Way at approximately 2:15pm following reports of a stabbing. The victim was assaulted by a man who subsequently stole his e-bike before fleeing the scene, according to the Metropolitan Police.

An air ambulance landed in Oxleas Meadows at 2:27pm to attend to the injured teenager. He was transported to a hospital where his condition was assessed as non-life-threatening.

As of Saturday evening, no arrests had been made in connection with the stabbing and theft. Police are actively seeking information from the public to help identify the suspect. Anyone with relevant details has been asked to contact police by quoting reference number 3860/31OCT.

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01What happened to the 18-year-old man in Eltham?

An 18-year-old man was stabbed and his e-bike was stolen by the assailant on Rochester Way. He was taken to hospital via air ambulance and his condition is not life-threatening.

02When and where did the incident occur?

The stabbing and theft took place on Rochester Way in Eltham on Saturday, October 31. Police were called to the scene at approximately 2:15pm.

03Have any arrests been made?

No arrests have been made at this stage. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses and asking anyone with information to come forward.

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