A man has been taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed outside Leyton Fire Station this afternoon in a shocking incident that unfolded in broad daylight.

The attack occurred at approximately 3:30pm on Monday, April 14, at the junction of Church Road and Oliver Road, Leyton. The location is a busy area just outside the fire station, heightening concerns about public safety in the community.

Emergency Response

Both Metropolitan Police officers and London Ambulance Service (LAS) crews responded swiftly to the scene. According to a spokesperson from LAS:

“We were called at 3:27pm today (14 April) to reports of a stabbing at the junction of Church Road and Oliver Road, Leyton.
We sent an ambulance crew, an incident response officer, a clinical team manager, and a paramedic from our tactical response unit. We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance.
We treated a man at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre.”

The condition of the victim, whose identity has not been released, is currently unknown.

Investigation Underway

Police have not yet confirmed any arrests, and the circumstances surrounding the stabbing remain unclear. A crime scene has likely been established as forensic officers work to collect evidence, and detectives are expected to review nearby CCTV footage and speak to witnesses.

The Metropolitan Police is urging anyone with information to come forward. No official statement has yet been released by the force.

Community Reaction

The incident has left residents shocked, especially given the time and location of the attack. Church Road is a well-used thoroughfare, and the proximity to the fire station has raised questions about how such violence could occur in such a prominent place.

Local councillors and community safety groups are expected to call for increased policing and preventative measures in the area following the latest act of violence.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.