Teenager left fighting for his life after attack in Walthamstow

Officers, including firearms officers, attended to the incident

A teenager remains in a critical condition after two victims were attacked in the street, in Walthamstow.

Police were called at 10.36pm last night, to reports of a male suffering from a gunshot injury on St James Street.

An 18-year-old man was found injured. He now remains in a stable condition in hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A boy, believed to be aged 17, was also found nearby suffering from stab wounds and a gunshot injury. He was taken to an east London hospital by the LAS where he remains in critical condition.

Crime scenes remain in place.

Trident detectives from Specialist Crime have been informed.

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101, quoting reference Cad 6831/29Dec.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.