A TEENAGE boy was questioned by detectives today after a schoolgirl was discovered in a park with stab wounds.

       The victim was attacked around 8am on Thursday morning in a playing field in Sittingbourne, Kent.

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       The park where the 16-year-old girl was found Credit: Google Earth

       Police say that the boy and the 16-year-old girl were known to each other.

       After she was discovered, the victim was airlifted to a hospital in London.

       She is now receiving treatment for her stab wounds and remains in serious condition.

       Police have been making door-to-door inquiries asking neighbours whether they had seen a boy carrying a smaller teenage girl to a playground on Wednesday evening.

       A spokesman for Kent Police said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old girl was seriously assaulted in Sittingbourne.

       "Shortly before 8am on Thursday Kent Police was called to a field off Highsted Road, near the junction with Swanstree Avenue, after being informed the victim had been found with serious injuries consistent with stab wounds.

       "A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and remains in police custody."

       Police are asking for anyone with information especially those who were walking in the area between 11pm on Wednesday and 3am on Thursday to contact them.

       They are also asking anyone with CCTV or dash camera footage in that area to get in touch.

       "We are still appealing for the public to come forward with any information they may have which can assist in this investigation," Detective Chief Inspector Neil Kimber said.

       "We are keen to piece together the victims last known movements and would urge anyone who has any information to make contact.

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       "The public will see an increased presence in the area while inquiries at the scene take place.

       "Anyone with information in relation to the incident is asked to call Kent Police on 01474 366149."

       The teenage boy remains in police custody.