Schoolboy fighting for his life after being stabbed in broad daylight
Forensics have been searching a bus that was within the police cordon.
![The schoolboy was taken to hospital this afternoon (Picture: Story Picture Agency)](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEC_139817509-ddf4.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
A schoolboy is fighting for his life after being stabbed in broad daylight.
The 15-year-old was attacked in Ilford Lane, east London today at around 3.20pm.
Police and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service arrived at the scene.
LAS staff treated the boy before he was taken to hospital.
![UNITED KINGDOM, London 10th January 2023 Police and forensics attend a scene after a stabbing on Ilford Lane this afternoon. Police received reports of stabbing at 15:17 today, and found a boy believed to be 15 years-old with stab injuries. Credit: Jamie Lashmar / Story Picture Agency](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139815239-c55a.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
![UNITED KINGDOM, London 10th January 2023 Emergency supplies are seen after a stabbing on Ilford Lane this afternoon. Police received reports of stabbing at 15:17 today, and found a boy believed to be 15 years-old with stab injuries. Credit: Jamie Lashmar / Story Picture Agency](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139814143-fe4c.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
![At 3.17pm on Tuesday, 10 January, police were called to Ilford Lane IG1 in response to reports of a stabbing. Officers used LAS to respond. They discovered a 15-year-old boy with stab wounds. He was treated at the scene before being taken to an east London hospital; his condition is being assessed. At this early stage, police are attempting to ascertain the facts. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information, video, or images that can assist police should dial 101 and reference CAD 4200/10 Jan.](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139813478-4a34.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
Officers said they are still awaiting a full assessment of his condition.
New Scotland Yard said it is ‘still working to understand the circumstances’ of the attack.
Part of Ilford Lane was closed off with a police cordon in place, as officers continue to investigate the circumstances.
Photos from the scene show forensics officers working to find evidence on the road, whilst also searching a bus for evidence.
A spokesperson from the Met said there have been no arrests and Anyone with information, video or images that could help police should call 101 ref CAD 4200/10 Jan.
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