A man is in critical condition after being stabbed in Stroud Green in the early hours of this morning.

Islington Gazette: Japan Crescent near Crouch Hill Overground station was also taped off this morning. Picture: Imogen BraddickJapan Crescent near Crouch Hill Overground station was also taped off this morning. Picture: Imogen Braddick (Image: Archant)

Police were called by medics to Japan Crescent, off Crouch Hill, at 1.45am.

The victim has been taken to hospital where he is in life-threatening condition.

Islington Gazette: Large sections of the road were taped off from the Crouch Hill junction. Picture: Colette Collins-WalshLarge sections of the road were taped off from the Crouch Hill junction. Picture: Colette Collins-Walsh (Image: Archant)

No arrests have been made and large sections of Stroud Green Road, as well as Japan Crescent, have been taped off this morning by police.