A MAN was stabbed in the back after refusing to buy alcohol for a group of teenagers.
The 29-year-old was walking with his girlfriend in St James Street, Walthamstow, when four youngsters, including at least one girl, approached and asked him to buy drink for them.
When he refused he was stabbed in the back following a brief argument.
He was treated for a punctured lung and internal bleeding, but has since been released from hospital.
The girl is described as aged between 14 and16, 5 ft 5 ins tall, with blonde hair.
The other attackers were believed to be aged between 14 and 18.
The attack happened on Friday, November 11 at about 7.20pm, but police have only just released information.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on on 0203 276 0930 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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