A man suffered stab and slash wounds in a “serious assault” in Barking.

The victim, believed to be 40, was found injured at around 11.30pm yesterday (Monday, November 11) in Longbridge Road, near the junction with Thurlestone Avenue.

A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman confirmed a crew was sent to the scene and took the man to hospital.

His condition is said to be non life-threatening.

No arrests have been made and enquiries continue.

Anyone who has information about what happened is asked to call police on 101.