A man is fighting for his life in hospital and two men have been arrested after a double stabbing.

Police were called to reports of a fight in West Green Road in Tottenham shortly after 3.30pm yesterday (August 28).

Two men, both aged in their 40s, were found at the scene with stab wounds and were rushed to hospital for treatment.

A police spokesperson said that one man remains in a critical condition, while the other has injuries that are not life-threatening.

Two men remain in custody after they were arrested in connection with the incident.

A crime scene remains in place in West Green Road and police enquiries have been described as “ongoing”.