Sriram Ambarla, 23 of no fixed address, was charged on Sunday, 27 March. He is due to appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 28 March.
Police were called at 2.22pm on Friday, 25 March, to a report of a stabbing on Barking Road, Newham.
Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and found a woman, aged in her early 20s, with stab injuries. She was taken to hospital where she remains in a serious, but stable, condition.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 3946/25Mar. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.