A 19-year-old man was stabbed in Leyton, and the police were called to the scene after reports of people with knives on High Road around 7 pm on October 29th.
The London Ambulance Service also responded to the incident and found the man who had been stabbed. He was taken to the hospital for treatment, and fortunately, his injuries were not life-threatening.
In addition to the stabbing, gunshots were heard in the area, but there have been no reported injuries related to this incident. The police have set up a crime scene and are currently investigating the situation.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated that they were called to the scene after reports of individuals with knives on High Road. The injured 19-year-old man was taken to the hospital, and although he was stabbed, his injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Furthermore, the police were made aware of gunshots in the vicinity of the stabbing, but at this time, there are no reported injuries from the gunfire.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are urged to contact the police and provide details by calling 101 and quoting CAD 6537/29Oct. The investigation is ongoing, and officers are still present in the area to gather more information and ensure the safety of the community.