TWO people have been arrested in connection with an 8am stabbing in Walthamstow last week.

A 23-year-old man was critically injured in the attack, which happened in Cedars Avenue, which is close to Queens Road Station in Walthamstow, on Thursday (October 13).

Police say he is now recovering from his wounds.

The two people arrested are an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl. They were seized by officers yesterday (Tuesday 18 October 2011).

It is believed that the man's attacker was trying to rob him.

Witnesses are urged to call Waltham Forest CID 020 3276 0951 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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