An investigation into a young footballer's stabbing continues as police renew an appeal for information.

Tristan Azevedo, 18, was playing football in Grosvenor and Hilbert Park in Tunbridge Wells with his friend Slavi Chakarov on June 1, he was attacked and left critically injured.

They set up their goals and began training at about 2.30pm when they were approached by a young group of men.

Tristan was then stabbed in the back.

He was also struck in the face with what was believed to be the butt of the knife.

Slavi attempted to stem the bleeding until help arrived and Tristan was quickly taken to Kings College Hospital in London and has since been discharged.

Tristan's father, Jose said at the time: "All his life he has been a tough fighter.

"Tristan is one of the players in the under 19s squad that we have high hopes for...."

"He isn't focused on the negatives, he just wants to come back better and stronger.

"He is not one for sitting around and has already started sorting out his exercise routine for when he gets home."

Both Tristan and Slavi play their football at EMC academy who set up a GoFundMe page to help support the young footballer and his family.

Johnny Elwood, one of the academy's coaches, said: “We’re lucky to be living in Tunbridge Wells, you don’t think something like this could happen.

"Tristan is one of the players in the under 19s squad that we have high hopes for.

"Tristan isn't focused on the negatives, he just wants to come back better and stronger..."

"He has some real talent and could make some real money from football.

“We set up the GoFundMe just to give him and his family support and help him on his way back to full strength and get him playing again.”

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in relation to the incident and he's been remanded in custody and is next due to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on July 4.

Four other teenage boys also arrested over the incident - have been bailed to return to a police station.

Detective Inspector Jim Farley said: "This area is generally a very safe and popular place to visit and whilst we are treating the assault as an isolated incident we still believe there may be witnesses who have yet to contact us and who may have important information.

"Our inquires include establishing the movements of anyone who may have been involved, including when they entered or left the park, prior to and after the assault.

"You may have noticed something which perhaps may not have seemed that important, however even the most minor detail can sometimes assist our investigations so please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Residents of the area are being asked to check doorbell footage or other CCTV which may help in the investigation.

Anyone with information, 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/105585/22 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or by using the online form on its website.