A man has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed in an early morning attack.

Police were called at about 6.15am today (Friday, December 27) to reports of a stabbing in Buckrell Road, Chingford.

Officers found a man, believed aged in his 20s, suffering injuries – he was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

The victim's condition has been confirmed by police as "not life-threatening".

A police cordon remains in place at the scene.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “No arrests; enquiries continue. Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 1228/27Dec. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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