A teenage boy has had his spleen removed and is in an induced coma in critical condition after a shocking stabbing attack.
The 16-year-old was allegedly attacked on Ravenscroft Way, near Regina Drive in Kelmscott in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs about 3pm on Friday.
The teen was injured after a fight broke out between six youths, some carrying knives.
‘During the altercation, a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to the stomach area and is in an induced coma at Royal Perth Hospital,’ a police spokeswoman said, reported The West.
‘His spleen has been removed and he will require further surgery and he remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.’
The boy was transported to Royal Perth Hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition.
WA police released images of two youths they wish to speak to in relation to the incident, which is now the subject of a major investigation.
One male is described as light skinned, with short brown hair and wearing a black t-shirt with a white motif, black shorts, and white shoes
The teen was injured after a fight broke out between six youths, some carrying knives
One male is described as light skinned, with short brown hair and wearing a black t-shirt with a white motif, black shorts, and white shoes.
The second male is described as light skinned, with a moustache and wearing a black jacket, black pants with a white stripe, black shoes, and a black cap.
Detectives are urging anyone who saw, or who has any information about the incident or who has CCTV to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au
