A 15-year-old boy is in hospital after being stabbed in his head and back in London Fields in the early hours this morning.

Ham & High: Police tape off the crime scene after a boy was stabbed in London Fields. Picture: @LundunFeeldzPolice tape off the crime scene after a boy was stabbed in London Fields. Picture: @LundunFeeldz (Image: Picture: @999London)

Emergency services were called to the popular park at 4.10am.

The teenager’s condition is not thought to be life threatening, according to Scotland Yard.

A crime scene is still in place and parts of the park taped are off, as police officers continue with their investigation.

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