Man, 18, rushed to hospital after stabbing in Ilford with armed cops at the scene as manhunt launched
A MAN has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing today as cops launched a manhunt.
The attack happened in a busy shopping complex near the Redbridge Council offices in Ilford, East London, just after 5pm.
Witnesses reported that a man was stabbed in the neck resulting in significant blood loss.
The victim was rushed to a trauma centre where his current condition remains unknown.
The force deployed officers, paramedics and dog handlers to the area.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation is ongoing.
Authorities have launched a manhunt for the suspect involved in the attack.
Armed cops were pictured on Sixth Avenue by UK News in Picture with residents urged to avoid the area.
A spokesperson Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called around 17.25hrs on Saturday, 16 November to Ilford High Road to reports of a man stabbed.
“Officers attended the scene along with the London Ambulance Service.
“An 18-year-old man was discovered with injuries. He has been taken to hospital.
“We await an update on his condition. Enquiries continue to establish the circumstances of the incident, including where it took place.
“There has been no arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 5522/16NOV.”