Teenager arrested after two men stabbed in alleyway

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Image caption, Police were called to an alleyway between Sunnymead Avenue and Chicago Avenue
  • Author, Daniel Sexton
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, South East

A teenage boy has been arrested after "two serious assaults" took place in an alleyway in Gillingham, Kent Police has said.

Officers were called to an alleyway between Sunnymead Avenue and Chicago Avenue at approximately 15:15 BST on Friday.

South East Coast Ambulance Service also attended and two men with stab wounds were treated, said the force.

The men were taken to a London hospital for medical attention, where one remains in a serious but stable condition.

The other man has since been discharged.

The teenage boy was arrested later on Friday in connection with the incident and taken into custody, police said.

Det Insp Martin Carter said: "Officers are still seeking others who may have been connected with the incident and left the scene prior to the arrival of patrols."

He urged anyone with relevant footage or CCTV to contact the force.

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