A teen was hospitalized with a life-threatening stab wound in London on Oct. 18, 2025; a man was arrested.

A teenage boy was hospitalized with a life-threatening but stable stab wound in Leyton's Thornhill Gardens on October 18, 2025, after an incident reported at 9:20 p.m. London's Air Ambulance and the London Ambulance Service responded. A man, age unknown, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. Police are investigating and urge witnesses or those with information to contact the Met Police on 101 with reference CAD7277/18OCT or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.