Teen Stabbed in Back in East London Horror

Violent Attack Rocks Romford High Street

An 18-year-old man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the back on a busy high street in East London tonight (Thursday, January 19).

The brutal attack happened around 4.14pm on South Street, Romford, where emergency crews from the Met Police and London Ambulance Service quickly descended on the scene.

Police Hunt Unknown Assailant

The victim suffered slash wounds to his back. Thankfully, his condition has not been disclosed.

A Met Police spokesperson confirmed the hunt is on but no arrests have been made yet in connection with the stabbing.

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