Teens in balaclavas stab man in Canvey Island, police say
GoogleTwo teenagers in balaclavas stabbed a man in the leg police said.
Officers were called to Parklands in Canvey Island, Essex, on Saturday to reports of an attempted robbery.
The victim said he suffered a stab wound after being approached by two teenagers shortly after 22:55 GMT.
He was taken to hospital and an Essex Police spokesperson said: "His injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing."
Officers have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
They said the two teenagers demanded the victim hand over his wallet and phone, but nothing was taken.
"One suspect was described as aged around 14, while the other was described as aged around 16 years old," the spokesperson said.
"Both wore balaclavas, one was wearing a grey tracksuit and a black bodywarmer, while the other wore a black tracksuit."
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