Limehouse stabbing: Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teenager critically injured

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was stabbed in east London.

Police found a 17-year-old boy suffering from knife wounds in Island Row, Limehouse, after being called at 8.30pm on Friday.

The victim was rushed to an east London hospital in an ambulance, where he remained in a “critical” condition on Saturday evening.

Tower Hamlets police are now appealing for more witnesses and information while the 15-year-old remains in custody.

Detective Sergeant Lauren Brady of Tower Hamlets CID said: “A young man has been seriously injured and we are working hard to piece together exactly what happened in the lead up to him being harmed.

“Although we have made an arrest, we know that there were many people in the area when the victim was found injured. I am appealing for anyone who with information to come forward."

Any witnesses or anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting CAD ref 7477/21 Sep. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.