Young man found stabbed in Stoke Newington in latest knife attack

Photograph: Ray Forster

A young man was found with knife wounds in Stoke Newington today in the latest in a spate of stabbings locally.

He is thought to be aged in his late teens and has been taken to a major trauma centre.

The incident is believed to have happened close to Stoke Newington Police Station, and detectives from the Met’s gang unit have been informed.

A Scotland Yard spokesperson said: “Police were called shortly before 12:30pm on Thursday, 17 November to reports of a man stabbed at a business premises in Stoke Newington High Street, N16.

“Officers attended and found a man, believed to be in his late teens, suffering from stab wounds

“He was taken to an East London hospital in a serious condition.

“The actual stabbing is believed to have occurred at a separate venue.

“Two people have been arrested for affray and a third person was arrested for affray and possession of a knife.

“Enquiries continue.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is being urged to call police via 101.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit the Crimestoppers website.