A man was stabbed in Islington on Thursday (February 4) and his condition has been described by police as life-threatening.

Officers said they were called at 3.30pm to Battishill Street, near Upper Street, to reports of a stabbing.

A man, believed to be in his 20s, was found to have been knifed.

The Met initially said the man's condition did not appear to be life-threatening, but this has since been revised.

Islington Stabbing

Officers have closed Upper Street while the investigation is ongoing.

No one has yet been arrested.

Islington Gazette: The scene on Upper Street after a stabbing on Battishill Street.The scene on Upper Street after a stabbing on Battishill Street. (Image: Andre Langlois)

Islington Gazette: The scene on Upper Street after a stabbing on Battishill Street.The scene on Upper Street after a stabbing on Battishill Street. (Image: Andre Langlois)

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101 with the reference CAD 4478/4 Feb.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.