Manor Park stabbing - Man injured as police seek suspect

Police were called to the scene <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Police were called to the scene (Image: NQ)
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Police are searching for a suspect after a young man was stabbed in an assault. 

The 19-year-old was found injured late on Sunday evening (August 9) in Aldersbrook Lane, Manor Park, by emergency services. 

Metropolitan Police officers had initially been dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of an assault at 11.51pm. 

London Ambulance Service paramedics were also in attendance, accompanied by London's Air Ambulance, after they were called to the junction of Colchester Avenue and Romford Road. 

The young man was treated before being taken to hospital by road, where his injuries have been described as neither life-threatening nor life-changing. 

There have been no arrests at this stage and enquiries are ongoing. 

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 with reference CAD8139/09AUG.

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