A man was slashed with broken glass in a park this morning.

Police officers were called to Barking Park in Longbridge Road to reports of a fight at about 11.20am.

Paramedics took a man to hospital where he remains in a stable condition. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Two men were arrested at the scene on suspicion of robbery and causing grievous bodily harm. They remain in custody at an east London police station.

Detectives from Barking and Dagenham CID are investigating.

Enquiries continue.