A police cordon was put in place after the stabbing in Navigator Square [Fiona Garnett]

A YOUNG man stabbed in Archway on Saturday night is no longer in a life-threatening condition, police said yesterday (Thursday).

The man, in his 20s, was admitted to Whittington Hospital with knife wounds following the attack in Navigator Square at around 10.30pm.

The area surrounding the square, Archway tube station, and McDonald Road was cordoned off the following day.

A 22-year-old man was initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but on Tuesday he was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

Neighbours told the Tribune how they opened the front door on Sunday morning and saw a trail of blood on the street and the area cordoned off.

Detective Inspector Anna Deighton said: “Our officers worked quickly to establish where this assault occurred, putting a cordon in place and carrying out enquiries in the area. Residents and visitors to the area will have noticed an increased police presence whilst this investigation remains ongoing.”

She added: “We have designated officers on reassurance patrols, to answer questions that the public may have.

“I encourage anyone who has information but may not have contacted police yet to get in touch and assist with this investigation.”