A 28-year-old was taken to hospital to be treated for stab wounds last night following an assault.

Police were called to Philpot Path, Ilford, which runs alongside Winston Way Primary School, by London Ambulance Service at about 6.50pm.

A person has been arrested for assault and police are not looking for anyone else in connection to the incident.

Anyone with information should call 020 8345 2727, or if you wish to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.