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Boy, 13, arrested after teenager stabbed in Canonbury
Police were called to a reported stabbing in Willow Bridge Road - Credit: Google
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after another teenager was stabbed in Canonbury.
Police were called about 5.20pm yesterday - Monday, May 9 - to a reported stabbing in Willow Bridge Road.
A boy, believed to be aged 16, was found with a stab injury and taken to hospital for treatment.
"His condition is not life threatening," a Met spokesperson said.
Police say a boy believed to be aged 13 was arrested near the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon.
"He been bailed to return on a date in early June," the spokesperson added.
"Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing."
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Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and provide the reference CAD 5839/9May.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously via crimestoppers-uk.org/ or 0800 555 111.