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Emergency services were called to Fernhill Street junction with Albert Road at 12.04am on Monday to reports of an assault.
The man was taken to hospital by air ambulance where he remains in a critical condition.
No arrests have been made and a crime scene remains in place.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference CAD 36/25June or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.
Tags: east London