Goodmayes: Young man left fighting for life after stabbing in east London

Police were called to reports that multiple people had been stabbed in Plymouth (Picture: Getty Images)

A young man is fighting for life in hospital after a knife attack in east London.

The victim, 28, was found suffering stab injuries after police were called to Green Lane, Goodmayes, just before 1.30pm on Wednesday.

He was taken to an east London hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Police have arrested a man, 40, on suspicion of attempted murder. He was taken to hospital for injuries not thought to be life-threatening.

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Met Police say at 1:25pm they were called to Green Lane.

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A crime scene remains in place. Officers from the East Area Command Unit are investigating.

It comes after a 19-year-old man was left fighting for life following a stabbing in Clapton, north east London, on Tuesday night .

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 3282/21OCT or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers_uk.org.