Police were on the scene of a stabbing in Chingford, north east London, which left an 18-year-old man with life-threatening injuries on Tuesday (August 18).

Footage shows a police cordon and forensic teams on the scene near a railway crossing on Jubilee Avenue, close to Highams Park station.

Detective Inspector Daniel Thompson, leading the investigation said: “A young man is currently in hospital fighting for his life as a result of this attack.

"We are just a few hours into our investigation we really need to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed any suspicious activity around the railway crossing on Jubilee Avenue.

“I am especially keen to hear from anyone who saw a silver car that was paying particular attention to this incident.

"We know that this car stayed in the area for a number of minutes before driving away in the direction of Broadway.”

The crime scene around Jubilee Avenue in Chingford, East London after a man was stab near Highams Park railway station.

British Transport Police search team carries out the search outside Highams Park railway station.

Police were called shortly before 02:30hrs on Tuesday, 18 August following reports of a man with stab injuries. Prior to the arrival of London Ambulance Service, officers carried out first aid on the 18-year-old- man. He was taken to an east London hospital and his injuries are currently believed to be life threatening. The man is thought to have sustained his injuries during a fight with three other men near to the railway crossing.