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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Jacob Jarvis

Man fighting for life after suffering knife wounds in 'street fight' in Tower Hamlets

A woman was chased into a lift and stabbed in Hoxton on Thursday afternoon (file photo) (Picture: Nigel Howard)

A man is fighting for life after two men suffered knife wounds during a "street fight" in Tower Hamlets.

Police were called at 7.19pm to reports of an altercation in Osborn Street.

At the scene two males had suffered knife wounds.

The injured men were taken by LAS to separate London Hospitals.

A male, aged in his 20s, is in a life threatening condition.

The wounds of the second male, aged in his 40s, have not been deemed life threatening and he has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information is asked to contact police.

They can do so by calling 101 quoting CAD6392/20APR, Tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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