Dalston Lane live: Updates as man stabbed in busy road and ‘blood covered car’ found nearby

A 54-year-old has been stabbed in a busy street in East London overnight. Police were called to Ridley Road, Hackney at the junction with Dalston Lane in the early hours of the morning to reports of the stabbing.

When they arrived on the scene at around 4.35am, the man was found having suffered stab injuries, and he was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police say they are awaiting a hospital assessment of his condition. A huge cordon is in place, and Dalston Lane is closed in both directions between Ritson Road and Greenwood Road due to the incident. Although, Inrix reports ‘traffic is coping well’.

A spokesperson for the Met told MyLondon: “Police were called at 04:25hrs on Sunday, 6 March, to a male stabbed in Ridley Road at the junction with Dalston Lane, E8.Officers attended the location along with LAS.

“A 54-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment. We await a hospital assessment of his condition. An investigation is under way, and cordons are in place to enable forensic examination of the scene.

“There has been no arrest at this stage. Witnesses or anyone with info are asked to call 101, ref 1319/06mar.”

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