A MAN who was critically injured in an 8am stabbing is expected to recover from his wounds, police say.
The 23-year-old was slashed in an apparent robbery in Cedars Avenue, which is close to Queens Road Station in Walthamstow, on Thursday (October 13).
A Met spokeswoman said he remains in hospital and is in a stable condition.
Extra police resources have been deployed to the area to reassure the public.
No arrests have been made.
Witnesses are urged to call Waltham Forest CID 020 3276 0951 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The Guardian is awaiting further information.
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