A young man was stabbed in Kentish Town this afternoon.

Ham & High: Prince of Wales Road was taped off after the stabbing. Picture: Harry TaylorPrince of Wales Road was taped off after the stabbing. Picture: Harry Taylor (Image: Archant)

Police officers were called by the London Ambulance Service at about 3pm to reports of a stabbing in Prince of Wales Road.

Cops attended and found a 20-year-old man suffering from stab wounds.

A police cordon was erected on Prince of Wales Road and Talacre Gardens, where witnesses say an air ambulance helicopter landed.

A Scotland Yard spokesperson said: “He was taken to hospital; we await an update on his condition.”

No arrests had been made. Police are investigating.

Update: On Tuesday morning the police confirmed the man was “in a critical condition” in hospital.

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