A 17-year-old was stabbed during a clash between youth on a bus in Limehouse.

According to police he received a small stab wound to the chest during the incident, which took place at about 7.30pm last Saturday, on the upper deck of a 277 double-decker bus at Burdett Road.

The victim was taken by ambulance to an East London hospital where he is in a stable condition.

The rear window of the bus was also smashed during the altercation, according to police.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to call 020-7275 4772 or to remain anonymous Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.