Man fighting for life after horror stabbing in Hackney

A crime scene is in place in Somerford Grove
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Sami Quadri13 June 2023
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A man is a fighting for his life after a horror stabbing in Hackney.

Police attended a north east London hospital after a patient presented with stab wounds on Sunday at 12.12am.

He was then transferred to another east London hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

Officers are working to establish what happened and have put in place a crime scene in Somerford Grove.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident - one on suspicion of murder and another on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Both remain in custody at this time.

Anyone who witnessed any altercations in these areas, or has information or video/ images they can share with police, should call 101 ref CAD 84/11 Jun. To remain 100% anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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