A teenager had his spleen removed and is in an induced coma in critical condition after a shocking knife attack.
The 16-year-old was allegedly attacked on Ravenscroft Way, near Regina Drive in Kelmscott, in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs, at around 3pm on Friday.
The teenager was injured after a fight broke out between six young people, some of them carrying knives.
“During the altercation, a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the stomach area and is in an induced coma at Royal Perth Hospital,” a police spokeswoman said, according to the statement. The West.
‘He has had his spleen removed and will need further surgery and remains in critical but stable condition in hospital.’
The child was transported to Royal Perth Hospital, where he remains in a critical but stable condition.
WA Police have released images of two young men they wish to speak to in connection with the incident, which is now the subject of a major investigation.
The man is described as light-skinned, with short brown hair and wearing a black T-shirt with a white pattern, black shorts and white shoes.
The teenager was injured after a fight broke out between six youths, some of them armed with knives.
The man is described as light-skinned, with short brown hair and wearing a black T-shirt with a white pattern, black shorts and white shoes.
The second man is described as light-skinned, with a moustache and wearing a black jacket, black trousers with a white stripe, black shoes and a black cap.
Detectives are urging anyone who may have seen or has information about the incident or who has CCTV to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au.