Four teenagers have been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Walthamstow, London.

Metropolitan Police were called to reports of multiple stabbings on Thornbury Way at 9.03pm this evening.

Three of the victims are said to be in non-life threatening conditions, while the fourth person’s condition is not yet known.

Seven people have been detained in connection with the incident, Sky News reports.

A large crime scene remains in place in the area.

Met Police say a Section 60 stop and search power has been implemented in the Walthamstow, Leytonstone and Leyton areas.

Waltham Forest Police tweeted: ‘Officers are currently on scene dealing with a multiple person stabbing in Walthamstow, E17.

‘All victims are receiving treatment in hospital and we await an update on their condition.

‘This is an isolated incident and we don’t believe there is a risk to members of the public.

‘Road closures are currently in place in and around Thornbury Way, E17.

‘We urge any witnesses to contact 101 with information quoting reference CAD 7922/11MAR20.’

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