A 14-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital following a stabbing in Walthamstow.
Met Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Wood Street shortly before 5pm on Thursday.
Paramedics from London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance were also in attendance.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers found a 14-year-old boy with multiple stab injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
Police say they are waiting for an update on his condition.
A 14-year-old boy from Waltham Forest has been arrested for affray and possession of a bladed article, Met Police added.
Stella Creasy, MP for Walthamstow took to social media on Thursday to inform local residents of the incident.
She wrote: “Walthamstow am sorry to confirm a serious incident in wood street tonight. This is what I can verify at this point in time. The police have confirmed that following an altercation a young man has been stabbed - am awaiting details of his condition and ask you not to speculate further on what has happened out of respect to his family.
“If you have any information about what happened please call 101 or crime stoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote CAD 5981/15MAY25. As soon as I have further confirmed details of this incident I will share this with residents to ensure you have accurate information as to this matter which I know will cause deep distress to our community.”
A Met police spokesperson said: “On Thursday, 15 May police were called at 16:56hrs to Wood Street, E17 following reports of a stabbing.
“Met officers attended the scene alongside paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance who treated a 14-year-old boy for multiple stab injuries before taking him to hospital.
“We await an update on his condition.
“A 14-year-old boy from Waltham Forest has been arrested for affray and possession of a bladed article. Enquiries are ongoing to identify an outstanding suspect.
“If you saw, or have any information that may assist then please call police on 101 stating CAD5981/15MAY or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
