Forest Gate stabbing: Man fighting for life in hospital after being knifed in east London

A man is fighting for life after he was stabbed in east London this morning.

Police were called to the scene in Upton Lane in Forest Gate at around 5.40am on Sunday to reports of a man suffering stab wounds.

He was rushed to an east London hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Four men were arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. They all remain in custody.

Road closures remain in place around the scene.

Officers from the North East Command Unit investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 and quote CAD1653/16Dec or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.