A man in his 40s was brutally stabbed in broad daylight on Leyton High Road this Sunday afternoon (11 May), sparking a rapid response from the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service.
Knife Attack Shocks Leyton High Road
Police arrived at the scene at 4:06pm to find a 46-year-old man with stab wounds. He was rushed to hospital where doctors confirmed his injuries are serious but not life-threatening or life-changing, a police spokesperson revealed.
Road Closures and No Arrests Yet
Leyton High Road was shut in both directions for hours, causing major traffic chaos as emergency crews worked the scene. The road has since reopened, but police have made no arrests so far. An investigation is ongoing.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Police want anyone who saw the stabbing or has CCTV or dashcam footage from around 4:00pm to 4:30pm to get in touch.
“If you have any information that may assist, please call 101 and quote reference 4750/11MAY.”
Tips can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Community Fear and Calls for Action
Locals have expressed shock over the stabbing in this busy shopping and transport hub. One user on social media said: “Hearing about a stabbing so close to home is terrifying. Hope the man recovers soon and they catch whoever did it.”
The attack has renewed demands for more police patrols and community outreach to tackle rising knife crime in the area.
Knife Crime Surge in East London
This stabbing is just the latest in a worrying spate of knife attacks gripping East London. Our coverage continues to track the growing urban knife crime crisis across the capital.
