Man fighting for his life after being stabbed in the neck in north London

Police said the incident, which happened at about 4.45am in Hoe Lane, Enfield, left the victim critically injured.

The road remained closed as detectives searched for clues over the attack, which is believed to have happened in the street and also saw the victim sustain a wound to the arm.

Paramedics and air ambulance doctors treated the man, whose age police have yet to establish, and took him to an east London hospital.

No one has been arrested over the attack. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.