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Tower Hamlets stabbing: Teen rushed to hospital after being knifed 'during robbery’ in east London park

The scene in Mile End Park after a teenager was stabbed during a suspected robbery (Picture: @MPSTowerHam/Twitter)

A teenager has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed during a suspected robbery in an east London park.

Police and paramedics rushed to the scene in Mile End Park, not far from Mile End Tube station, shortly after 8pm on Friday.

The 19-year-old victim was rushed to hospital.

It is not known if his injuries are life threatening, Scotland Yard said.

A spokeswoman said: “Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 8.18pm on Friday to reports of a man stabbed in Mile End Park close to Burdett Road.

“Officers attended. A 19-year-old man has been taken to an east London hospital. We await an update on his condition.

“At this early stage, it is thought that the victim may have been assaulted during a robbery.

“Officers remain at the scene.

“There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.”

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