A TEENAGER has been stabbed multiple times by a gang of three.

At 6.30pm on Friday, a 17-year-old boy was approached from behind by three men in Grampian Way, Langley. The gang, who had their faces covered, stabbed the victim multiple times before running away.

The victim received life-threatening injuries to his legs and abdomen, and was rushed to hospital, where he is currently in a stable condition.

Detective Inspector David Turton of Thames Valley Police said: "Detectives are working to identify and locate the offenders who seriously assaulted a teenage boy.

"I would like to speak to anyone who saw what happened or has any information which could assist the investigation.

"We understand incidents of this nature can cause concern in the local community however, from our enquiries, we believe it is not a random attack.

"There will be additional police patrols in Langley over the weekend. If anyone has any information or wishes to raise any issues, please approach and speak to an officer."

If you have any information relating to this case, call 101 quoting reference '43180189939'