A man was hospitalised with stab injuries after a gang tried to rob him as he walked alongside the River Lea towpath.

Hackney Gazette: The attempted robbery and stabbing occured at Watermint Quay near West Warwick Resevoir and the Lea River canal. Picture: @999LondonThe attempted robbery and stabbing occured at Watermint Quay near West Warwick Resevoir and the Lea River canal. Picture: @999London (Image: @999London)

Police were called to Watermint Quay in Stamford Hill at 7.45pm on Tuesday night.

The 38-year-old victim reported that five men had set upon him.

His injuries were not deemed to be life-threatening, according to Scotland Yard.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

Hackney Gazette: The victim was taken to hospital and his injuries have been assessed as not life threatning. Picture: @999LondonThe victim was taken to hospital and his injuries have been assessed as not life threatning. Picture: @999London (Image: @999London)