Islington stabbing: Two young men knifed in broad daylight near busy north London Tube station

Street attack: Emergency services at the scene where two people were stabbed (Picture: Humberto Cimmino)

Two young men have been rushed to hospital after a broad daylight stabbing near a busy north London Tube station.

Police and paramedics were scrambled to the scene near Highbury and Islington Tube station just after 2.30pm on Friday.

Photos from the scene show a number of emergency services vehicles in Highbury Grove as an air ambulance landed nearby.

Two men, aged 20 and 21, were found with stab injuries.

Police probe: A cordon was put in place around a bus stop (Humberto Cimmino)

They have taken to hospital and their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A police cordon was put in place around a bus stop a short distance Highbury Grove secondary school.

London stabbing: An air ambulance lands at the scene in Islington

The Met Police said there have been no arrests.

A spokesman added: “We retain an open mind concerning motive.”

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage or information is asked to call police on 101 quoting 4183/7FEB, Tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.