Boy, 14, rushed to hospital with 'multiple injuries' after being stabbed in London street

A 14-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital following reports of a stabbing.

Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Walthamstow, east London shortly before 5pm yesterday. Paramedics from London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance were also in attendance to help the teenager.

A Met police spokeswoman said: “On Thursday, 15 May police were called at 16.56 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.

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“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.”

Stella Creasy, MP for Walthamstow posted on social media about the "serious incident" and asked people not to speculate.

She posted on X: “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."