Three arrests after teen stabbed in Barking

The incident happened near Barking Abbey yesterday (credit: Dave Sheldon)

A teenager is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Barking.

The boy was attacked in North Street at around 7.20pm yesterday evening.

He was rushed to hospital and is now in a critical condition.

A Met Police spokesperson said three people have been taken into custody.

We’re investigating a stabbing in North Street area of #Barking at 7.24pm on Monday. The 17-yr-old victim is in a critical condition at hospital. Three people have been arrested. Anyone with info pls call 101 quoting ref 6440/11nov.

— Barking & Dagenham Police (@MPSBarkDag) November 12, 2019