The incident occurred near Papa John’s in Old Church Road at around 5pm yesterday (8th July)
A 34-year-old man was rushed to hospital with stab injuries yesterday afternoon (8th July) following an altercation in Old Church Road, Chingford.
Metropolitan Police responded to the incident at around 5pm. A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon. A police spokesperson said he was taken into custody, where he remains.
The injured man was later arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon. His injuries were deemed non-life threatening.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 5.02pm yesterday (8 July) to reports of a stabbing in Old Church Road, Chingford.
“We sent ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars and an incident response officer to the scene. We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance.
“We treated a patient at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre by road as a priority.”
Chingford and Woodford Green MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith issued a statement following the incident, saying: “This incident will understandably be concerning, particularly for parents and families, given that it occurred on the high street during the afternoon shortly after the end of the school day.
“I have been assured that there will be an increased police presence in the area to provide reassurance to residents.
“Police currently believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no increased threat to the wider community.”
Enquiries continue and anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 6489/08JUL
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