A man in his 20s is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in Gants Hill

Police were called at around 2.40am on Sunday, March 5, to reports of stabbing in Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service (LAS) found a man, in his 20s, suffering stab injuries.

Detectives from Ilford CID are investigating and Cranbrook Road was closed for more than 12 hours between Gants Hill roundabout and Bramley Crescent.

No one has been arrested and the road is now open.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information that may assist the police investigation, should contact Ilford CID via 101 or by tweeting @MetCC.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit the crimestoppers-uk.org website.