A man was stabbed in Maryland last night.

Police were called at 6.50pm to reports of a man suffering stab injuries in Leytonstone Road, near Maryland station.

When the police arrived they found no trace of the victim, however a 21-year-old man with stab injuries later showed up at hospital.

His condition is stable and his injuries are not life threatening.

Police have made no arrests and are continuing with their enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 7243/23Jul on contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.