Elizabeth Hurley's nephew 'repeatedly stabbed' in 'brutal attack'

'It is an appalling time for him and our family', actress and model tweets

Elizabeth Hurley and her nephew Miles Hurley pictured together in New York in 2015 (Getty)

Elizabeth Hurley’s nephew was repeatedly stabbed in a “brutal attack” in London on Thursday night.

The 52-year-old actress and model has rushed back from the US to be at the bedside of 21-year-old Miles Hurley as he recovers from his serious injuries.

She said it was an “appalling time” for her family.

Miles, a model, suffered multiple stab wounds when he was targeted by a group of men in Nine Elms, south west London, at around 9pm on Thursday.

Scotland Yard said his injuries were not described as life-threatening or life-changing.

Elizabeth Hurley tweeted: “My 21-year-old nephew was repeatedly stabbed in a brutal attack in London on Thursday night.

“The police and hospital are being fantastic. Thank you for all your messages. It is an appalling time for him and our family. The police will be appealing for witnesses.”

Miles and another 21-year-old man were both stabbed by a group of men who got out of a vehicle in Ascalon Street at around 8.52pm on 8 March.

“A 21-year-old man (victim one) was discovered with stab wounds to his back,” a spokesperson for the Met Police said.

“Another man, also aged 21 (victim two), was also found suffering from stab wounds.

“They were both taken by London Ambulance Service to a south London hospital – victim one remains there; his condition is described as not life-threatening or life-changing. Victim two has been discharged following treatment. 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.

“A crime scene was put in place. Road closures were also in place but have since been lifted.”

The attack is being investigated by detectives from Wandsworth CID but no arrests have been made yet.

Miles Hurley is the son of Elizabeth Hurley’s older sister Kate Curran, 54, and has done photo shoots for Dolce & Gabbana.

“His family feared the worst. Fortunately, it seems the knife missed his vital organs,” a source told The Sun newspaper.