A teenager is in hospital after being stabbed in Paradise Park, Holloway, this afternoon.

Islington Gazette: Police in Paradise Park, Holloway, on Wednesday (Picture: Nasreen Halim)Police in Paradise Park, Holloway, on Wednesday (Picture: Nasreen Halim) (Image: Archant)

The park, off Lough Road and MacKenzie Road, was cordoned off by police. No arrests have been made as officers investigate.

A Met spokesman said: “At 4.12pm, officers on patrol were flagged down near to Paradise Park after being alerted to a stabbing. Further police and ambulances were called.

“A man who we think is 19 was taken to an east London hospital. His condition is not believed to be critical.

“Officers from Islington CID are investigating and no arrests have been made.”