16 year old arrested after woman stabbed in the back in Ilford.

Detectives have made an arrest after a woman was stabbed in Redbridge.

A 16 year old male was arrested yesterday (Tuesday 12 July) on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in the back as she walked along St Johns Road in Ilford last week.

Police were called at approximately 20:05hrs on Friday, 8 July, to reports of a stabbing on St Johns Road.

Officers attended and found a 27-year-old woman suffering stab injuries to her back. The woman was taken to hospital where her injuries have been assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.

On the evening of Tuesday, 12 July, officers arrested a 16-year-old male on suspicion of attempted murder. He has been taken to an east London police station where he remains in custody.

The arrest follows a proactive appeal soon after the assault in which officers issued images they had recovered as part of their fast pace investigation.

Detectives from the Met’s East Area CID are investigating. They are continuing to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD 7258/08Jul.

Alternatively, you can provide information to the independent charity Crimestoppersanonymously on 0800 555 111.