A man has been arrested after a woman was stabbed on a busy road in Leyton.
Police were called to Lea Bridge Road, near Vicarage Road, just after 4.15am today (September 18).
At the scene a woman in her 30s was found with a stab wound to the leg.
She was taken to hospital for treatment, where her injury was deemed non life-threatening or life-changing.
A man in his 40 has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remains in police custody.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “At 04:21hrs Met officers were contacted by the London Ambulance Service following reports of a stabbing on Lea Bridge Road, Leyton.
“One victim, a woman in her 30s, was found at the scene with a stab wound to the leg. She was taken to hospital for treatment, where her injury was deemed non life-threatening or life-changing.
“A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He remains in police custody.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police by calling 101 or online, quoting CAD 0858/18SEP. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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