A man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the back.

Police and the London Ambulance Service were called to reports of an attack at Barley Lane, Goodmayes, yesterday (September 28) at around 4pm.

When at the scene, a man was found with a knife wound to his back.

The victim was rushed to hospital and police say his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

No arrests have been made yet and police enquiries continue. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 101.