A teenage footballer stabbed three times over the weekend is "out of immediate danger" according to his father.

Police were called to Woodfield Road in Thames Ditton shortly after 8.30pm on January where a group of teenage boys were assaulted by a larger group of teenage boys near to the bridge.

Now one of the victims has been named as Harry Shearman, member and son of Claygate Royals FC chairman Tony Shearman.

On Sunday, the club put out a statement on its facebook account wishing both Harry and his friend, who was beaten during the attack, a speedy recovery.

"Our thoughts are with Harry Shearman, member of Claygate Royals and son of our chairman, who was attacked last night with a friend.

"Harry was stabbed three times and his friend was badly beaten, suffering facial fractures.

"Harry was airlifted to St George’s Hospital and was operated on overnight."

Later that day, another update was posted on behalf on Harry father, Tony.

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"At 6pm on Sunday Harry remains in intensive care, but is sitting up and talking, and is officially out of immediate danger," the message read.

"He has another operation planned for tomorrow.

"He is grateful for everyone's kind thoughts and wishes."

So far, police are yet to arrest anyone in relation to the attack.

Detective Inspector Anna Martin, from Surrey Police, said: “We currently have a number of resources in the area while this investigation remains ongoing to find the people responsible, this includes support from the National Police Air Service.

“The attackers left the area in a number of directions, some onto Couchmoore Avenue, going towards Hinchley Wood while we believe others may have gone onto the railway track.

“I would urge anyone who saw what took place near to the bridge or anyone who has any information about it, possibly through comments, pictures or videos, that they’re aware of via social media channels, to get in touch with us urgently.”