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| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground: The scene of the stabbing |
A teenager was stabbed in Thornton Heath yesterday after a row broke out between him and another player in a football game.
The 17-year-old had been playing in the six-a-side game on a hard court in Thornton Heath Recreation Ground at about 5.15pm, when he became involved in an argument with the player. The argument escalated and he was stabbed.
The London Ambulance Service LAS attended and took him to hospital with a stab wound to the upper body. He remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The incident was seen by a large number of people, but officers are keen to hear from anyone who can help identify the suspect.
He is described as a black man, aged between 20 and 25 years old, about
5ft 7in and has a distinctive large afro hairstyle. He was wearing a black and brown striped t-shirt, black jeans and trainers. He ran off towards Melfort Road.
The game was not thought to be part of a formal football league.
Anyone with information is asked to call Croydon CID on 020 8649 0090, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Were you one of the other players in the game? Phone our newsdesk on 020 8329 9322 or 020 8330 9557 or leave a comment in the feature below.
11:57am Tuesday 6th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: marco, croydon on 10:19pm Tue 6 May 08
After the outcry over the Grand Theft Auto stabbing surely now is the time to ban football for the sakes of all our our children?
After the outcry over the Grand Theft Auto stabbing surely now is the time to ban football for the sakes of all our our children?
Posted by: Trasie, Mitcham on 9:40am Wed 7 May 08
Marco, you are joking. Football is about the only thing left for teenagers to do without too much stress. This suspect is a coward. And people should not be afraid of slimeballs like this. Enough people were there at the match. Incidently, he appears to be a man playing football with teenagers. Something wrong with him, not the beautiful game.
Marco, you are joking. Football is about the only thing left for teenagers to do without too much stress. This suspect is a coward. And people should not be afraid of slimeballs like this. Enough people were there at the match. Incidently, he appears to be a man playing football with teenagers. Something wrong with him, not the beautiful game.
Posted by: P on 10:41am Wed 7 May 08
Oh what a suprise another black on black crime!
Why would this guy turn up to a football match with a knife?! And also Im sure everyone at this match knew this person yet will anyone shop him?! No of course not!
Oh what a suprise another black on black crime!
Why would this guy turn up to a football match with a knife?! And also Im sure everyone at this match knew this person yet will anyone shop him?! No of course not!
Posted by: C, SW London on 3:03pm Wed 7 May 08
P Where in this report does it say that the victim was black? It doesn't!
And Trasie.. I'm pretty sure Marco was being sarcastic. But you are absolutely right, the guy's a complete coward. These boys love to play the "big I am" but cant take responsibility for their actions.
P Where in this report does it say that the victim was black? It doesn't!
And Trasie.. I'm pretty sure Marco was being sarcastic. But you are absolutely right, the guy's a complete coward. These boys love to play the "big I am" but cant take responsibility for their actions.
Posted by: Trasie, Mitcham on 5:13pm Wed 7 May 08
C, SW I didn't see the black on black bit in the article either. . . maybe P was there watching!!
C, SW I didn't see the black on black bit in the article either. . . maybe P was there watching!!
Posted by: Michael, Wallington on 10:05pm Wed 7 May 08
So much for the theory that all these thugs need is some organised activity to keep them occupied.
So much for the theory that all these thugs need is some organised activity to keep them occupied.
Posted by: Jock, London on 1:13am Thu 8 May 08
I suspect that the rest of P's name is Rick.
He's no doubt one of the idiots we have to thanks for having a BNP lowlife on the London Assembly.
I suspect that the rest of P's name is Rick.
He's no doubt one of the idiots we have to thanks for having a BNP lowlife on the London Assembly.
Posted by: LOL, London on 10:11am Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Jock[/bold] wrote:
I suspect that the rest of P's name is Rick. He's no doubt one of the idiots we have to thanks for having a BNP lowlife on the London Assembly.[/quote] "I suspect that the rest of P's name is Rick."
LOL
Jock wrote:
I suspect that the rest of P's name is Rick. He's no doubt one of the idiots we have to thanks for having a BNP lowlife on the London Assembly.
"I suspect that the rest of P's name is Rick."
LOL
Posted by: luke, putney on 2:55pm Tue 20 May 08
This is why i dont vote, the government or the police wont put a stop to teenage crime, england suks, hence the reason why I'm emigrating to australia when i get my degree.
This is why i dont vote, the government or the police wont put a stop to teenage crime, england suks, hence the reason why I'm emigrating to australia when i get my degree.
Posted by: lucy, richmon on 11:01am Wed 21 May 08
no i agree with luke, he's my bf and i love him so so much, awwwwww ****, get rid of guns and knives in this messed up country, we are gona emigrate together 2 auzzie 2 months time, my babi boy, awww i love him so much ****[bold]bold[/bold]
no i agree with luke, he's my bf and i love him so so much, awwwwww ****, get rid of guns and knives in this messed up country, we are gona emigrate together 2 auzzie 2 months time, my babi boy, awww i love him so much ****
Posted by: stacey, australia on 11:02am Wed 21 May 08
oi stan butler, i hate u butler, only fools and horses, del boy u dipstick
oi stan butler, i hate u butler, only fools and horses, del boy u dipstick
Posted by: daniel radcliffe, anomnyous on 11:05am Wed 21 May 08
hey im harry potter, cast a spell over teenagers today, expeliarmis. expecto potronium, hey girls add me
hey im harry potter, cast a spell over teenagers today, expeliarmis. expecto potronium, hey girls add me
Posted by: james, streatham on 6:58am Tue 24 Jun 08
why dont you black people grow up and act proper. stop wanting to be gangsters get some humanity for gods sake
why dont you black people grow up and act proper. stop wanting to be gangsters get some humanity for gods sake
Posted by: james, streatham on 7:09am Tue 24 Jun 08
the black people refered to are the black individuals who think it is ok to carry weapons and use them on victims. i feel ashamed to be a black youth knowing so many today just want to be involved in crime.
the black people refered to are the black individuals who think it is ok to carry weapons and use them on victims. i feel ashamed to be a black youth knowing so many today just want to be involved in crime.
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