A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Dagenham.

Barking and Dagenham Post: The cordon in Valence Park. Picture: Christine LumberThe cordon in Valence Park. Picture: Christine Lumber (Image: Christine Lumber)

Emergency services were called to Bonham Road shortly after 3.30pm today where a man, in his 20s, was found injured.

A London Ambulance Service spokesman confirmed that one person was treated at the scene and taken to hospital as a priority.

His condition is not yet known.

Witnesses report seeing the injured man stagger from nearby Valence Park to Bonham Road.

Cordons are in place.