Two people have been arrested over a stabbing in Neasden that has left a man fighting for his life.

Police were called to Cairnfield Avenue at 10.45pm on Saturday and the 23-year-old victim was taken to hospital by medics in critical condition.

A man, 29, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and a 24-year-old woman was also being held on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information about the incident.

Anyone with information can call police on 101 and quote CAD 8293/9Feb or tweet @MetCC. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.