A 17-year-old boy has been stabbed in Slough.

The victim and his companion were standing on the junction of Spitfire Close and Common Road in Langley around 8.20pm last week when they were approached by two males.

Trouble erupted and the victim received a stab wound to the lower back. He needed treatment at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough for the stab wound but discharged.

The first offender is described as a while male age in his mid-teens wearing hooded clothing and the second offender is mixed race male, aged in his late teens of a large build and also wearing hooded clothing

Investigating officer Detective Constable Rachel Kluger of Force CID based at Slough police station said: “I am appealing for anybody who witnessed this incident to make contact with police. I am also urging anybody who knows the identity of those responsible to contact us.

“Please call the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 43190281488, or alternatively make a report online or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”