A man was stabbed in Essex Road last night.

It happened near the junction with New North Road. Police were called at about 9.50pm.

Officers found a man in his 20s suffering stab wounds. He was taken to hospital and his injuries are not life threatening.

No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Last night’s incident happened 100 yards away from the Elizabeth Avenue doctor’s surgery, where a man was stabbed on Friday morning.

Roy McKenna, 32, of Byworth Walk, Hornsey Rise, was charged on Saturday with grievous bodily harm and possession of a knife. He is due to appear in custody at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court today.