A 21 year-old has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent over Thursday’s stabbing in Muswell Hill.

Ham & High: The police cordon in Muswell Hill after a stabbing at 1.40am. Picture: Romana GrebacovaThe police cordon in Muswell Hill after a stabbing at 1.40am. Picture: Romana Grebacova (Image: Archant)

Keray Granfield, of Muswell Hill Road, was arrested yesterday and charged this morning.

Granfield will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court later today.

The victim, also 21, remains in hospital, though his condition is now thought to be in a stable condition.

The police had been called to Fortis Green Road at 1.40am where they found the victim severely injured.

Police cordons were in place in central Muswell Hill throughout Thursday, with roads and shops closed and bus services on diversion.

Det Insp Paul Ridley, leading the investigation, yesterday appealed for witnesses to come forward with CCTV and dashcam footage.

Members of the public were asked to call 101 quoting the reference CAD 431/31 Oct with information.