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A SCHOOL is on lockdown following a nearby stabbing.

A man was knifed close to the gates of New City College in Hornchurch, East London, at about 10.40am today.

Police on the scene following a stabbing in Hornchurch, East London
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Police on the scene following a stabbing in Hornchurch, East LondonCredit: ROB WELHAM / McLELLAN
New City College was locked down then evacuated, it is reported
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New City College was locked down then evacuated, it is reportedCredit: BPM

Students and teachers were told not to leave their classrooms and no pupils were allowed to enter the premises.

Some parents claim their kids were later rushed from the grounds in an emergency evacuation, reports.

The victim, whose age has not been confirmed, was taken to hospital in an unknown condition.

Cops are urgently trying to trace the attacker, who fled the scene.

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A spokesperson for the school said: "We are investigating what happened and the college is currently on lockdown so no students can come in."

The surrounding area remains cordoned off with traffic and pedestrians being diverted.

A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called to Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch at approximately 10.41am on February 21 to reports of a male who had been stabbed.

"Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and the male, was taken to hospital for treatment – his condition awaits.

"No arrests; enquiries continue."

Ardleigh Green Road was cordoned off by cops
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Ardleigh Green Road was cordoned off by copsCredit: ROB WELHAM / McLELLAN
The attacker fled the scene, police said
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The attacker fled the scene, police saidCredit: BPM
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