Detectives investigating a stabbing in Muswell Hill continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Police were called to Fortis Green Road, N10 at 01:40hrs on Thursday, 31 October to a report of a stabbing.

The victim, a 21-year-old man was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service where his condition has now been assessed as stable.

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of GBH and is currently in police custody.

It is believed that both men were in a nearby residential premises before the stabbing took place.

Enquiries continue. Cordons remain in place at the scene.

Detective Inspector Paul Ridley from North Area CID is leading the investigation: “It is absolutely vital that any witnesses that saw the altercation come forward to my investigation team as a priority. There are a number of flats which overlook the location of the stabbing and I am convinced that people will be aware as to what has occurred. Additionally if you are in possession of any CCTV or dashcam footage I also need this presented to me.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or contact police via Twitter @MetCC. Quote reference CAD 431/31 Oct.

To give information 100% anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

If there are any young people who either have information about violence or knife crime, they can visit fearless.org where they can pass on information anonymously. Fearless is part of the Crimestoprs charity, and is also independent of the police.

If you need help or information to support someone you suspect is involved in knife crime, or you want assistance yourself, then you can visit www.knifefree.co.uk or LondonNeedsYouAlive.