Schoolboy fights for life after afternoon bus stabbing

A 15-year-old is believed to be fighting for his life after the latest wave of knife attacks in Walthamstow.

Police were called around 3.20pm on Tuesday to reports of a teenager injured on board a bus at the junction of Blackhorse Road with Sutton Road.

They arrived to find a 15-year-old boy with a stab wound and he was rushed to hospital. The attacker fled.

A Scotland Yard spokesperson said at around 8pm on Tuesday: “We are awaiting an update on his condition. The victim's family is aware.

In an update to residents on Facebook, Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy said she had been informed by police that the victim had “suffered a single stab wound to the chest” and that his condition was “considered to be life-threatening”.

A crime scene remained in place Tuesday evening, but the boy's attacker had not yet been apprehended.

Police said they were “keeping an open mind as to motive.”

Ms Creasy said on Facebook: “I know this will be deeply upsetting for residents and you will share my concern for the young person currently in hospital.

“I ask you once again not to speculate online about this incident, out of respect for the victim and her family, and to come forward if you have information relevant to this matter.”

She shared details of a public meeting she held with representatives from the Met “to discuss the violence we have seen in our community”.

Tuesday's incident is the latest in a series of knife attacks in Walthamstow in recent months which have led the Met to step up patrols in the area and left residents worried.

On the evening of February 13, police and paramedics were called to The Duke pub in Wood Street after reports of a stabbing involving a machete.

They found three men inside the pub suffering from stab wounds.

A fourth man, aged 20, found with stab wounds in nearby Shernall Street, was also taken to hospital and later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

In another incident on February 22, police were called to nearby Brandon Road after reports of a man being stabbed.

A man in his thirties was found with a stab wound and taken to hospital in critical condition.

Two other men, both aged 18, were also found with stab wounds. They were taken to hospital and also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The same day, a man was found with multiple knife wounds in a “stolen” car on Queensland Close in Walthamstow.

Following the incidents, Chief Superintendent Simon Crick, responsible for local policing in north-east London, said he recognized the “significant concerns” they had caused and assured officers would be patrolling the area. The area.

“Our continued efforts to tackle serious violence have led to an almost 20% reduction in knife crime in Waltham Forest over the last 12 months. However, these recent incidents are a stark reminder that we cannot be complacent and I assure you. that we will continue to take action to remove dangerous criminals from the streets,” he added at the time.

Anyone who witnessed Tuesday's incident or has footage/information should call police on 101 quoting 4388/21MAR.

To remain 100% anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.