Clapton stabbing: Teenager fights for life as 'several' arrested after knife attack in north east London

Knife attack: Police at the scene in Clapton, where a 19-year-old was stabbed (Picture: PA)

A teenage boy is fighting for his life after being stabbed in north east London.

A "number of people" have been arrested following the knife attack in Clapton on Tuesday night.

The 19-year-old victim was rushed to hospital, where he remained overnight in a “life-threatening” condition, police said.

Images from the scene showed police vehicles lining the street and cordon in place.

A number of people were arrested at scene on suspicion of possession with intent following the incident (PA)

Officers were called to an address in Feldman Close around 8.15pm.

The force said "a number of males" were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, citing reference number CAD 7398/20Oct.