West Ham fan stabbed outside White Hart Lane ahead of Tottenham derby

There were also reports that a 14-year-old boy had been stabbed

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A West Ham United fan was stabbed ahead of the London derby with rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed.

Police were called at around 3pm to the incident around the junction of White Hart Lane and Tottenham High Road. A 35-year-old man was taken to an east London hospital, where his condition is said to be stable, with a stab wound to his abdomen.

No arrests had been made as of 9.30pm Sunday night.

There were also wide reports on social media that a 14-year-old boy had also been stabbed, but police have not yet received a report of that nature.

Police presence was heightened in the wake of the Paris terror attacks (Getty Images)

"Detectives are aware of reports that a 14-year-old boy had also been stabbed within the vicinity of White Hart Lane," the Met Police said in a statement.

"At this stage we have yet to receive a report of this nature and detectives are investigating only one reported stabbing.

"We await details as to whether anyone has self presented at hospital with injuries consistent with being stabbed."

Security had been heightened in the wake of the Paris terror attacks. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Haringey CID on 0203 276 3070 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Former Tottenham midfielder Micky Hazard and West Ham midfielder Trevor Sinclair condemned the attacks on social media.

Tottenham won the Premier League match 4-1.