The stabbing happened in Cornwall Street (credit: Google Maps)
Police were called to the 19-year-old man in Cornwall Street, near Watney Street at 10.30pm last night.
His condition has been assessed as not life-threatening.
No arrests have been made and police are continuing enquiries.
Anyone with information that can help police, please call 101 quote CAD8410/13June.
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Tags: Tower Hamlets, Shadwell, Metropolitan Police, Stabbing