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Police are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year old male was stabbed after being chased through St John’s Park.
The victim ran out on to Plevna Street, before falling and being stabbed at the junction of Manchester Road at around 10.25pm on Tuesday, 18 May.
The two suspects who were on a white moped (believed to be a Honda) were seen heading north on Manchester Road.
Officers were flagged down by a member of the public whilst another gave first aid at the scene. The teenager was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His condition is not life-threatening.
Detective Constable Kate Osborne, of Central East BCU, based at Stoke Newington Police Station, said: “The driver was wearing a black helmet, black jacket, light grey tracksuit trousers, and distinctive black and white footwear. The passenger was in all dark clothing with a black helmet.
“No piece of information is insignificant or too small. Do you know anyone in your area that carries a knife, or where a weapon has been hidden? Whether the information is something you’ve heard first-hand or hearsay, your call could help build a picture and form the last piece of the puzzle.”
Please contact the police on 101, quoting CAD 8038/18MAY21. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, 100 per cent anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Hard calls save lives. Are you close to someone on the fringes of knife crime? Do the right thing, please give information, 100 per cent anonymously, through the independent charity Crimestoppers. 
No piece of information about knife crime is insignificant or too small. Any information you give to Crimestoppers can make a difference in reducing knife crime and the harm it causes to families.
Crimestoppers never ask your name and they cannot trace your call, your IP address or the device you use. Fill in their quick online form or call 0800 555 111. It could save a life.
