London stabbing horror as boy, 16, left with serious injuries after brutal daylight attack
A TEENAGE boy was left with serious injuries after a brutal broad daylight attack in Tottenham.
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The Metropolitan Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Adams Road in Tottenham just after 2pm on Sunday. A 16-year-old boy was found with stab injuries and was taken to hospital after being treated at the scene.
A spokesman for the force said the hospital has given an update saying: "The boy is in a critical condition."
A crime scene is in place at the location, with inquiries into the incident "ongoing".
No arrests have been made, the Met added.
A Met Police spokesman said: "Police were called to Adams Road, N17, at 2.17pm on Sunday, August 1, to reports of a stabbing.
"Officers attended along with paramedics from London Ambulance Service (LAS) and London's Air Ambulance.
"A 16-year-old boy was found with stab injuries.
"He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
"We await an update on his condition.
"A scene has been put in place.
"There has been no arrest.
"Enquiries continue.
Police officers had attended along with paramedics from London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance.
Former Tory Parliamentary candidate Ben Obese-Jecty wrote on Twitter: "Yet another tragic stabbing in Tottenham today.
"2pm on a Sunday afternoon in Lordship Rec, a busy park.
"The victim left in a critical condition.
"The lawlessness in Tottenham is fast making some areas a dangerous no-go zone. The blight on young lives is utterly heartbreaking."