A 16-year-old boy is in an induced coma after being stabbed in the stomach during an altercation between a group of teenagers in Kelmscott on Friday afternoon.
A 16-year-old boy is in an induced coma after being stabbed during an altercation.Credit: Police Media
WA Police released photos of two people they believe may be able to assist with their investigation into the incident that occurred on Ravenscroft Way near Regina Drive.
They said a fight broke out between approximately six youths at around 3pm.
“Two of the group were last seen running towards Westfield Road, both armed with knives,” a police spokesperson said.
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the stomach during the altercation that has left him in a critical condition in an induced coma at Royal Perth Hospital.
CCTV images captured two people believed to have been involved in a stabbing incident in Kelmscott on Friday.Credit: Police Media
His spleen has been removed and he will require further surgery.
Police are now seeking help with identifying two people they believe may be able to assist with their investigation. One 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 was 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 relating to this incident, or who has CCTV,dash-cam, or mobile vision of the above area taken between 2.25pm and 3.30pm, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au
CCTV images captured two people believed to have been involved in a stabbing incident in Kelmscott on Friday.Credit: Police Media