A man is in a critical condition after a stabbing near a busy underground station.
Police were called to Harold Road, near Upton Park underground station, at around 6.32pm yesterday (December 20) after reports of a stabbing.
A man, 20, was found with stab injuries by police and paramedics from London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance.
The 20-year-old was treated at the scene before being taken to the Royal London Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
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Road closures are in place at the scene, police said today (December 21).
"At this early stage no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing," a police spokesperson added.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward with information to help their investigation.
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