A MAN is in hospital in a critical condition after being stabbed.

The man, in his 20s, was found suffering from stab wounds by police in Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill. 

At about 3am on Sunday (March 3) medics took the man to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

Cranbrook Road was closed for more than 12 hours, but the road is now open.

Detectives from Ilford CID are investigating and have made no arrests.

If you witnessed the incident, you can contact Ilford CID via 101 or by tweeting @MetCC.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.