Police continue to question man over London Overground stabbing

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The victim was attacked shortly before the train arrived at Hackney Central station

Detectives are continuing to question a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing on a London Overground train.

A male victim was seriously injured as the train pulled into Hackney Central Station at about 18:00 BST on Tuesday.

Police said the man was in a stable condition and recovering in hospital.

The arrested man, aged 55 and from Hackney, is also being held on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon, police said.

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