Canary Wharf stabbing: Young man 'fighting for life'

The stabbing is said to have happened in Upper Bank Street, Canary Wharf <i>(Image: Google street view, Pexels - Pixabay (Police pic))</i>
The stabbing is said to have happened in Upper Bank Street, Canary Wharf (Image: Google street view, Pexels - Pixabay (Police pic))
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An 18-year-old man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Canary Wharf. 

Met Police responded to reports from the London Ambulance Service of a stabbing in Upper Bank Street at 7.42pm yesterday (October 19). 

The victim is reported to be in a critical condition. 

A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called by LAS at 19:41hrs on Thursday, 19 October to reports of a stabbing in Upper Bank Street E14.

"Officers responded but those involved had left the scene prior to police arrival.

"An 18-year-old man was traced to an east London hospital with stab injuries to his face and arm; he remains there in a life-threatening condition.

"At this early stage there have been no arrests. Enquiries are ongoing and a scene is in place."

Anyone with information or footage who can help police in their enquiries should call 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 6700/19 Oct. 

Anyone who can help police should call 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 6700/19 Oct.

The London Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment. 

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