A 14-year-old was stabbed on the street in Walthamstow yesterday afternoon (Thursday, May 15). He was attacked close to The Duke pub on Wood Street just before 5pm, according to a statement issued by police.
Paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance treated the teenager for multiple injuries before taking him to hospital. The severity of his injuries has not yet been confirmed.
A 14-year-old boy from Waltham Forest has been arrested for affray and possession of a bladed article in connection to the daylight stabbing. Officers are now making enquiries to identify a second suspect.
Stella Creasy, the MP for Walthamstow, has described the incident as ‘serious’ and is urging people not to spread rumours out of respect for the injured boy’s family.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting CAD5981/15MAY. Anonymous reports can also be made to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “On Thursday, 15 May police were called at 16:56hrs to Wood Street, E17 following reports of a stabbing. Met officers attended the scene alongside paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, who treated a 14-year-old boy for multiple stab injuries before taking him to hospital.
“We await an update on his condition. A 14-year-old boy from Waltham Forest has been arrested for affray and possession of a bladed article. Enquiries are ongoing to identify an outstanding suspect.”
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