Homerton stabbing: Gang police called in following arrest

PUBLISHED: 09:50 31 May 2016 | UPDATED: 09:50 31 May 2016

The boy was chased down Homerton High Street

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A teenager was seriously injured in a stabbing in Homerton High Street.

One person has been arrested on suspicion of causing GBH following the attack outside Nesbitt House at 5.40pm on Sunday, and the Met’s gang squad Trident are now involved.

The 18-year-old victim was fighting for his life in hospital on Sunday but police says his condition has now improved to serious but stable.

Enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances.

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