Young woman found with stab wounds in public toilets at Little Ilford Park

Officers were called to Little Ilford Park yesterday to attend to the incident (Credit Pic: Google StreetMaps)

A young woman has been found with stab wounds in the public toilets at Little Ilford Park.

Police were called by London Ambulance Service yesterday at 5.42pm to Dore Avenue in Manor Park, after the victim was found.

The woman, who is believed to be 18-years-old, has been taken to hospital but it is not known how serious her injuries are.

Enquiries into how the victim sustained her injuries are ongoing.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder; he was taken to an east London police station where he remains at this time.

Detective Inspector Jeremy McDermott, of Safeguarding Team North East Area, said: “This attack took place in the early evening and we would like to hear from any members of the public who were in the area at the time.

“This was a needlessly violent attack where a young woman has received stab wounds to her stomach and neck, and is seriously ill in hospital.”

Anyone who has information that might assist police, is asked to call 101 ref CAD 6329/17Feb or call 07881 330951.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.