A man in his 20s has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in broad daylight in north east London.
Officers were called shortly before 5pm to Walthamstow amid reports of a stabbing in Boundary Road.
Pictures on social media showed an air ambulance arriving at the scene and a police helicopter hovering nearby.
Walthamstow Police said on Twitter they are waiting for an update on the man's condition in hospital.
"In relation to this incident there are several road closures in place on Boundary Rd & Colchester Rd, E17 please avoid the area where possible," said the officers on Twitter.
Police said a Section 60 Criminal Justice & Public Order Act giving officers additional search powers within the E17 and E10 areas, has been authorised until 5am tomorrow.
No arrests have been made.
Witnesses are asked to call 101 ref 5994/02jun or alternatively contact Crimestoppers to make an anonymous report.
More updates to follow...
