Two teenagers have been airlifted to hospital following a stabbing incident in King's Heath, Northampton, on Friday evening. Police are searching for six suspects, some of whom were wearing face coverings, after the attack at 8.35pm.
An 18-year-old man is being treated for serious wounds, while a 20-year-old who sustained minor injuries left the scene before officers arrived. Detectives believe five suspects wore dark clothing, and one was dressed in a white T-shirt and shorts. One suspect is thought to have fled in a small, dark car.
Detective Inspector Gary Collins said: 'I understand last night’s incident will cause a lot of concern in the local community and I want to reassure you we are working incredibly hard to find those involved and help bring them to justice.' He urged anyone with doorbell, CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
Northampton Neighbourhood Policing Team will have officers in King's Heath over the weekend. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 26000327776, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
