Teen Stabbed At Lower Light

A teenager was stabbed during an altercation at Lower Light overnight.

Police were called to an address at Lower Light about 10.45pm on Friday 29 August by reports of a disturbance between two groups of people.

It will be alleged a 17-year-old boy was stabbed during the altercation. He was driven from the scene and flagged down the police patrol responding to the incident on the Port Wakefield Highway, near Mallala Road.

The teen sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

A 23-year-old Lower Light man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault cause harm. He was bailed to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on 10 October.

Police wish to reassure the local community that this was not a random incident and the people involved are known to each other.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation can provide it anonymously to police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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