Elizabeth Hurley's nephew, 21, stabbed multiple times in London

Elizabeth Hurley's 21-year-old model nephew was the victim of a "brutal" stabbing attack in London Thursday night.

Miles Hurley, the son of Elizabeth the model/actress’ older sister Kate Curran, was reportedly stabbed on a Nine Elms street corner by an unidentified assailant around 8 p.m., People reported.

Metropolitan Police confirmed an attack, but as is standard procedure they could not reveal the victims' names. Two men, a 21-year-old and a man believed to be the same age, were discovered in South West London with several stab wounds, according to police.

A report states that the 21-year-old male had multiple stab wounds to his back and that both men were taken to the hospital "where their conditions are described as not life-threatening or life-changing," police said to People.

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"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," authorities added.

Hurley, 52, confirmed the stabbing on her Twitter account, sharing the family is "appalled" by the tragedy.

"My 21 year old nephew was repeatedly stabbed in a brutal attack in London on Thursday night," she wrote.

"The police & hospital are being fantastic. Thank you for all your messages," she continued. "It is an appalling time for him & our family. The police will be appealing for witnesses."

Miles Hurley has modeled for brands such as Dolce and Gabbana and Roberton Carvalli.

His aunt promoted his modeling career on her own Twitter account back in 2013, writing, “Here's my handsome nephew @Miles_Hurley @NextModels.”

"The Royals" actress was spotted arriving at Heathrow Airport on Friday morning to be with her family.

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