A MAN was stabbed this morning, forcing the closure of a road while police investigated.

Chingford Road, Walthamstow was closed between Brookscroft Road and Forest Road, but has now reopened.

Police were called to Marten Road at 8.20am.

They found a man with stab wounds, who was treated by the London Ambulance Service before being taken to hospital.

His age has not been released.

A 45-year-old woman was also found suffering with head wounds and was taken to hospital.

A second man reported to be in his 30s was found suffering with head injuries and was arrested in connection to the stabbing.

He was also taken to hospital.

A police spokesman said their conditions are not thought to be life-threatening.

Police are continuing to investigate.

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