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Chris Griffith was attacked on Friday at around 8.30pm in Holyhead, north Wales, and was rushed to hospital for surgery. The teenager, who serves in the British Army in the Royal Welsh Regiment, was stabbed in the pelvis and needed blood and cell transfusions before the four-hour operation.

Andy Griffith, who is Chris’ older brother, said: “He’s currently still fighting for his life in hospital.

“Chris is in extreme pain and is unable to move whatsoever due to the wound being so large down his waist area.

“Me and my entire family have the highest gratitude towards Bangor hospital for saving my brother’s life and for the ongoing care that he’s receiving.

“This sort of thing should never happen to anyone and breaks my heart to know the pain that my brother is going through.

“My brother is so loving and caring and really did not deserve what’s happened to him.

“I just can’t get my head around why someone would want to do something as sick as this.

“All we can do is pray and hope to god that he recovers and justice is served.”

Andy also appealed on Facebook for witnesses to come forward to the police, North Wales Live says.

Chris, from Llanerchymedd, north Wales, was selected to be a key part of the British Army’s effort to honour the memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore and launch a royal green initiative across the UK, to “stay strong”.

Andy continued: “I love you so much, Chris. Please stay strong, little soldier. We are all behind you the whole way.

“We are all so very proud of your dedication to your career within the army.

“You’ve grown up to become such a well mannered, respected young man and I am so proud to call you my brother.

“Massive shoutout to Chris’ best friend Oliver Williams for being there and getting him to hospital immediately. You saved his life and words can’t describe how much we owe you for that.”

Chris’s father Owen Griffith, who runs a farm with his wife Pamela, said: “What happened was horrendous.

“Chris’s friend saved his life by getting him to the hospital so quick and the hospital staff and police have been so good. We are very grateful.

“Chris is a great lad and very fit. He is still very poorly at the moment, but we are hoping that he will recover.”

North Wales Police (NWP) have said an 18-year-old male was arrested in connection with the assault and bailed while further enquiries take place.

NWP have asked anybody with information to contact the force via the Live chat facility, or on 101, quoting reference B003078.

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