Detectives appeal for help after teenager is stabbed outside chicken shop in Roseberry Avenue

Monday April 12, 2010

By ROISIN GADELRAB

DETECTIVES are on the hunt for a group of young men after a teenage boy was stabbed outside a take-away on Sunday afternoon.
The 17-year-old victim, who was seriously injured, was attacked outside Perfect Fried Chicken, Rosebery Avenue in Finsbury just after 4.30pm.
Police believe the victim was stabbed twice in the torso after being involved in an argument with a group of men.
He remains in a stable condition in hospital.
The suspects were seen to run off along Rosebery Avenue into Easton Street.
Police searched the area but there was no trace of the suspects and no arrests have been made.
Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Latifa Mayou, said: "Anyone who witnessed this incident or who has information that can assist our investigations should call us in confidence on 020 7421 0350. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”