A 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being stabbed stabbed in Barkingside High Street earlier today (February 22) (Image: Google Maps)
Two males have been arrested after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed in Barkingside this afternoon.
Police were called at around 4.10pm today - Tuesday, February 22 - to reports of a stabbing in Barkingside High Street.
Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service, and found a 14-year-old boy suffering stab injuries.
He has been taken to hospital where an update is awaited on his condition.
The two males arrested in connection are currently in police custody.
A number of crime scenes are in place as enquiries continue.
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