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Gang police are investigating a stabbing near Hackney Downs yesterday afternoon that left a 21-year-old man in hospital.
Officers were called to Amhurst Road at 1pm and found the victim with knife injuries. He was taken to hospital by medics were he remains with injuries not said to be life-threatening.
The road was taped off between Shacklewell Lane and Downs Park Road while officers investigated.
No arrests have been made and the Met’s gang squad Trident has been called in over the attack.
Anyone with any information can contact police on 0208 217 7380, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 55 51 11.
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