Four men have been arrested after three men were stabbed yesterday afternoon.

Police were called at around 2.30pm after three men – believed to be in their late teens – were stabbed in Commercial Road, Shadwell.

Detectives arrested the two men who were taken for treatment by paramedics, as well as a third man who made his own way to hospital and a fourth, uninjured man who was also at the hospital.

Two of the men continue to receive treatment from doctors, and two are in custody at an east London police station. None of the men’s injuries are thought to be life-threatening.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information should call police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.