Teenager, 18, is fighting for life after being repeatedly stabbed next to a railway crossing in north east London during brawl with three men
- Teenager, 18, is ‘in hospital fighting for his life,’ after stabbing in Chingford today
- He was found on Larkshall Road following a fight near Highams Park station
- Police want to speak to anyone who saw a silver car in the area at around 2.30am
An 18-year-old is fighting for his life in hospital after he was repeatedly stabbed next to a railway crossing in north east London during a fight with three men.
The teenager was found with life threatening stab injuries on Larkshall Road, Chingford, following reports of a fight with three other men near Highams Park Overground station at around 2.30am today.
Another 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of affray.
Detective Inspector Daniel Thompson, leading the investigation said: ‘A young man is currently in hospital fighting for his life as a result of this attack.
An 18-year-old man was found with stab injuries after a fight broke out near a railway crossing on Jubilee Avenue, Chingford in the early hours of Tuesday morning
Officers who found the victim carried out first aid until London Ambulance Service paramedics arrived.
Detectives investigating are keen to trace a silver car, possibly a VW Golf, that was seen lingering in the area at the time of the attack.Officers from North East BCU CID are investigating.
DI Thompson added: ‘We are just a few hours into our investigation we really need to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed any suspicious activity around the railway crossing on Jubilee Avenue.
Police have been searching the area around Highams Park Overground station after a fight left an 18-year-old with life threatening injuries in the early hours of Tuesday morning
Forensic officers have been carrying out investigations in Chingford as the teenager fights for his life in hospital
‘I am especially keep to hear from anyone who saw a silver car that was paying particular attention to this incident. We know that this car stayed in the area for a number of minutes before driving away in the direction of Broadway.’
A crime scene remains in place in the area as enquiries continue.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and is currently in police custody.
If you have any information that could help the investigation please call police on 101 and quote CAD 661/18August.
Alternatively if you want to remain 100% anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.