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Teen speaks about Turkey attack

A 17-year-old from Middlesbrough who was stabbed up to 17 times while on holiday has spoken about his ordeal. Dwayne Ward branded his attackers 'disgusting'.

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Tour Operator says stabbed teen is no longer critical

The Managing Director of Jewel in the Crown holidays has confirmed the family of Dwayne Ward did book their holiday through his company. Platon Loizou says Dwayne, who was stabbed 17 times in a Turkish holiday resort, was attacked on the evening after they arrived.

I don't know the exact circumstances of what happened. When we initially heard, we were told he was in a critical condition but he in not now.

We have not been told by the hospital when he will be allowed to leave. But his mother and brother are both with him and we are giving them all the help that they need.

The police are taking this extremely seriously. There are CCTV cameras all over the area, we are hopeful something can be sorted out.

– Platon Loizou, managing director, jewel in the crown holidays

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