Man's face lacerated in Lower Clapton stabbing

St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens have been taped off by police investigating a stabbing <i>(Image: @LundunFeeldz)</i>
St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens have been taped off by police investigating a stabbing (Image: @LundunFeeldz)
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

A man is being treated in hospital after being stabbed in the face in Clapton.

Police were called to Lower Clapton Road just after 1am in the early hours this morning (March 5).

Upon arrival, officers found a man with lacerations to his face, according to Scotland Yard.

The victim was taken to a London hospital by the London Ambulance Service (LAS), where he is currently being treated in a stable condition.

St John at Hackney church, Clapton Square and Clapton Passage have been taped off by police who are investigating.

No arrests have been made.

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos