Overview
- A 15-year-old boy was stabbed on Ilford Lane shortly before 4.55pm on Saturday and remains in life‑threatening condition at a London major trauma centre.
- A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is being held in police custody as the Metropolitan Police carry out an active investigation.
- Ambulance crews, advanced paramedic practitioners and London’s air ambulance attended the scene and treated the casualty before he was taken to hospital.
- Police sealed Ilford Lane between A118 Winston Way and Grange Road for forensic examination for over 24 hours, forcing diversions for the 169, EL1 and SL2 bus routes before the road reopened around 1pm on Monday.
- Officers are appealing for witnesses to call 101 with reference 5194/13JUN or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously as the inquiry seeks information and the local community and services respond to the attack.