The schoolboy was taken to hospital this afternoon (Picture: Story Picture Agency)
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.
Police at the scene in east London (Picture: Jamie Lashmar / Story Picture Agency)
First aid kits could be seen thrown across the road (Picture: UNKIP)
A bus was taped off within the cordon (Picture: UNKIP)
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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Forensics have been searching a bus that was within the police cordon.
