Man battling for life after being stabbed by teenager in SF

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A man allegedly stabbed by a teenager in the Mission District of San Francisco Thursday afternoon was in critical condition, officials said.

The conflict began when the 26-year-old man got into an argument with the 17-year-old suspect near the intersection of 24th and Mission streets about 4:30 p.m.

The teenager stabbed the victim and then fled on foot, according to police.

The victim was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made.

Filipa Ioannou is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: fioannou@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @obioannoukenobi