A 17-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being stabbed near Abbotts Park in Leyton.
Police Investigation Underway
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“Police were called to Abbotts Park Road, E10, at 2:39 PM on Friday, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% 28, following reports of a serious assault. Officers attended with the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%%, and a 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital after sustaining a stab wound to his leg. A cordon remains in place, and enquiries are ongoing.”
Appeal for Witnesses
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the attack or has %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%%, dashcam, or mobile phone footage to come for
Report online via %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% Police website
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Rising Knife Crime Concerns
This latest incident adds to growing concerns over knife %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% in London, with residents calling for more police patrols and preventative measures.