At around 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, 21 February, police were called to Ardleigh Green Road in Hornchurch to reports of a male who had been stabbed.
Officers and the London Ambulance Service responded, and the 18-year-old man was transported to a hospital for treatment. His condition is no longer considered life-threatening.
An 18-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He was eventually released on bail.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC with the reference CAD 2318/21Feb.
You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
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