Teenage boy fighting for his life after stabbing

A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed in north London.

The youngster was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

Police were called to the scene on the Broadwater Farm estate in Tottenham at around 11.14am on Friday.

The victim was found in Willan Road with stab wounds, Scotland Yard said.

An air ambulance went to the scene, where the boy was treated by medics before being taken to hospital by road.

Police officers and detectives were behind a cordon blocking part of Willan Road on Friday afternoon.

One officer said the victim was aged 15.

Nearby alleyways were also cordoned off and a police dog and handler could be seen looking for clues.