A MAN in his twenties is fighting for his life after being stabbed a number of times in Station Road in Harrow in the early hours of Friday morning.

Police were called to the scene at 1.39am as a large group of people were fighting.

The man was taken to a North London Hospital where his condition is described as life threating. His family has been informed. A 19 -year-old also sustained a cut to the wrist during the incident; he was also taken to hospital and later transferred to another north London hospital. His condition is stable.

A man aged 20 has been arrested in connection with the incident. He is currently in police custody.

Police have recovered a knife.

Anyone with information is asked to call Harrow police station on 020 8423 1212 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.