Detectives have charged a teenage boy after a woman was stabbed in Ilford.

The woman was attacked at around 8.05pm on Friday July 8 in St Johns Road.

Emergency services attended and found the 27-year-old suffering stab injuries to her back.

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She was taken to hospital where her injuries have been assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife in a public place.

He is due to appear in custody at Barkingside Magistrates' Court this afternoon (July 13).

Detectives from the Met’s East Area CID continue to investigate.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 7258/08Jul.

Alternatively, you can provide information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.