TWO 13-year-old boys have been arrested after a man was stabbed.

The incident happened in Peach Grove near Cathall Road in Leytonstone shortly before 2pm on Sunday, April 2.

A man in his 40s was found with a stab wound in nearby North Birbeck Road and was taken to hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.

The first boy was arrested shortly after the incident and a second boy was arrested at around 10.30pm on Sunday.

Both teenagers were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH). They remain in custody.

Police enquiries continue.