Yahoo News Liz Hurley reveals nephew lost more than four pints of blood in 'brutal' knife attack in south London
Liz Hurley has said her nephew lost more than four pints of blood after being repeatedly stabbed in a mob attack in south London.
The actress branded the four men who stabbed model Miles Hurley "animals" and added she hoped they will be caught before they hurt or even kill someone.
In an Instagram post, she said: "My 21 year old nephew @mileshurley1 was brutally attacked by four men in London on Thursday night. He was repeatedly stabbed and lost more than four pints of blood.
"A policeman was patrolling close by and administered first aid until the ambulance arrived. The deepest wound just missed severing his spine.
"By some miracle no vital organs were damaged. We are praying that these animals are caught before they maim, or even kill, someone else. These are sad days."
A post shared by Elizabeth Hurley (@elizabethhurley1) on Mar 10, 2018 at 9:58am PST
She earlier wrote on Twitter: "My 21 year old nephew was repeatedly stabbed in a brutal attack in London on Thursday night.
"The police & hospital are being fantastic. Thank you for all your messages. It is an appalling time for him & our family. The police will be appealing for witnesses."
My 21 year old nephew was repeatedly stabbed in a brutal attack in London on Thursday night. The police & hospital are being fantastic. Thank you for all your messages. It is an appalling time for him & our family. The police will be appealing for witnesses.
— Elizabeth Hurley (@ElizabethHurley) March 10, 2018
On the day of the attack, Miles had paid tribute to his aunt in a post celebrating International Women's Day.
He posted a picture of her with another family member, writing: "Love & appreciation for all the strong, happy and independent women around me."
Ms Hurley, 52, has previously shared Miles's modelling photos, tweeting: "Here's my handsome nephew."
She has reportedly flown back from the US and promoting television series The Royals to be with him.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed two men were attacked by a group who got out of a vehicle and set upon them in Ascalon Street, Battersea.
He added: “A 21-year-old man was discovered with stab wounds.
“Another man, also believed to be aged 21, was also found suffering from stab wounds.
“They were both taken by LAS to a south London hospital where their conditions are described as not life-threatening or life-changing.
"They are believed to have been attacked by a group of males who got out of a vehicle and assaulted them before fleeing the scene.”
