Ilford assault: Man fighting for life after attack near train station

A man is fighting for life in hospital after he was attacked near a train station early this morning.

Emergency services were called to York Road, Ilford, after a man was found suffering from a head injury.

A spokesman for the Met Police said the victim had been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Following the incident, a large section of the road was cordoned off, blocking access to Ilford station.

Transport for London tweeted this morning that the main entrance would be closed until further notice.

A spokesman for the Met Police said there had been no arrests so far and inquiries were continuing.