Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in Plaistow.

The 40-year-old was attacked near the junction of Cecil Road and Plashet Road at around 11.20pm yesterday (Tuesday).

His injuries are said to be not life-threatening or life-changing.

Police believe an incident took place inside a home nearby and that the people involved were known to each other.

A man in his 40s has been arrested and is currently in police custody.

anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 8362/May14