A teenager is fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed in Tower Hamlets.

Police were called at approximately 3.10pm yesterday (Sunday, April 2) to reports of a man stabbed in Mile End Road.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended.

The 19-year-old victim was taken to hospital for treatment and he remains there in a critical condition.

According to police, no arrests have been made so far and enquiries into the circumstances continue.

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A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at approximately 3.10pm on Sunday, April 2 to reports of a man stabbed in Mile End Road, E3.

"Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and the 19-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment; he remains there in a critical condition.

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"No arrests; enquiries into the circumstances continue."

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 4001/02Apr.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.