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A teenager has been left needing surgery after being stabbed repeatedly in a takeaway by masked men who apparently recorded the attack on a mobile phone.A teenager has been left needing surgery after being stabbed repeatedly in a takeaway by masked men who apparently recorded the attack on a mobile phone.
Chilling footage of the stabbing in Brixton, south London, has been released by Scotland Yard detectives in a bid to trace the 18-year-old’s attackers.Chilling footage of the stabbing in Brixton, south London, has been released by Scotland Yard detectives in a bid to trace the 18-year-old’s attackers.
Clad in black and armed with knives and belts, at least three assailants are shown in the clip whipping, punching and kicking several apparently defenceless victims.Clad in black and armed with knives and belts, at least three assailants are shown in the clip whipping, punching and kicking several apparently defenceless victims.
One of the attackers can also be seen drawing a knife and thrusting it forward while holding a mobile phone in his other hand.One of the attackers can also be seen drawing a knife and thrusting it forward while holding a mobile phone in his other hand.
The teenager, who has not been identified, was hit in the face with a belt and then stabbed several times by one of the suspects, Scotland Yard said. When he fell to the floor he was stabbed again, before being kicked in the head. The teenager, who has not been identified, was hit in the face with a belt and stabbed several times by one of the suspects, Scotland Yard said. When he fell to the floor he was stabbed again, before being kicked in the head.
The teenager suffered four stab wounds to his leg, one to the abdomen and one to his arm in the attack, which took place on Monday afternoon. The teenager suffered four stab wounds to his leg, one to the abdomen and one to his arm during the attack, which took place on Monday afternoon.
Police said they were called to the Dallas Chicken takeaway on Brixton Road at 5.30pm. Police said they were called to the Dallas Chicken takeaway on Brixton Road at 5.30pm. The victim was rushed to hospital in south London and underwent surgery on his abdomen. He has since been discharged but requires further surgery to the wound on his arm.
The victim was rushed to hospital in south London and underwent surgery on his abdomen. He has since been discharged but requires further surgery to the wound on his arm.
DC Remy Smith, from Lambeth CID, said: “This is a shocking and brutal assault that has left the victim very distressed from his ordeal. We are keen to identify the men in the CCTV footage so we can speak to them about the incident. We would also urge anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us.”DC Remy Smith, from Lambeth CID, said: “This is a shocking and brutal assault that has left the victim very distressed from his ordeal. We are keen to identify the men in the CCTV footage so we can speak to them about the incident. We would also urge anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us.”
According to witnesses there were a further three suspects on bicycles outside the shop at the time of the assault. All the suspects then left together as a group, making their way northbound along Brixton Road.According to witnesses there were a further three suspects on bicycles outside the shop at the time of the assault. All the suspects then left together as a group, making their way northbound along Brixton Road.
One man was later arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife and police appealed for help in finding four other suspects.One man was later arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife and police appealed for help in finding four other suspects.
One is described as a black man of medium build, aged in his early 20s. He was wearing a black puffer-style jacket, blue jeans, a white belt, a black face-covering and black shoes with white laces. One is described as a black man of medium build, aged in his early 20s. He was wearing a black puffer-style jacket, blue jeans, a white belt, a black face-covering and black shoes with white laces. A second is described as a black man, aged in his early 20s. He was wearing a black jacket, dark trousers, a black face-covering and black shoes. He was seen carrying two knives.
A second is described as a black man, aged in his early 20s. He was wearing a black jacket, dark trousers, a black face-covering and black shoes. He was seen carrying two knives. A third is described as a slim black man, aged in his early 20s. He was wearing a black jacket, dark trousers, black gloves, a black face-covering and black shoes. He was seen to carry a knife. A fourth is described as a slim black man, aged in his early 20s. He was wearing a black jacket, dark trousers, black gloves, a black face-covering and black shoes.
A third is described as a slim black man, aged in his early 20s. He was wearing a black jacket, dark trousers, black gloves, a black face-covering and black shoes. He was seen to carry a knife.
A fourth is described as a slim black man, aged in his early 20s. He was wearing a black jacket, dark trousers, black gloves, a black face-covering and black shoes.
Witnesses and people with information are urged to call the police on 101 or make contact via Twitter, or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.Witnesses and people with information are urged to call the police on 101 or make contact via Twitter, or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.