Hackney stabbing: Man fighting for life after knife attack

A man was left fighting for life after he was stabbed in Hackney.

The victim, believed to be aged in his early 30s, was knifed in the early hours of Sunday.

Police raced to the scene in Kingsland High Road at about 5.30am.

Scotland Yard said officers gave first aid to the victim before the arrival of paramedics.

London’s Air Ambulance was also scrambled to the scene and the man was rushed to hospital.

The surrounding roads were cordoned off as police scoured the area.

Detectives from Hackney CID were investigating.

Hackney Officers posted on Twitter: “#ResponseE G1N GD20N call male with life threatening stab wound treated by #policemedic & @Ldn_Ambulance. Road closures in place. N16.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hackney CID via 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.