Police probe overnight stabbing in Canning Town Police are investigating after a 21-year-old man was...

Published: 6:03 pm May 23, 2019
Updated: 5:05 am October 8, 2025

Police probe overnight stabbing in Canning Town

Police are investigating after a 21-year-old man was stabbed in Canning Town. Officers were called to Barking Road shortly before 11pm yesterday (Wednesday) and found the man with stab wounds. He was taken to hospital where his injuries were deemed as not being life-threatening.

Officers believe the stabbing took place in nearby Newhaven Lane, with the victim then making his way to Barking Road. Crime scenes have been established along the route he is thought to have taken. Police are keeping an open mind as to the motive for the attack and have made no arrests.

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Topics :CrimePolice

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