A man in his 20s was hospitalized after being stabbed on Ilford Lane on New Year’s Day, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
Incident Overview
Police were called at approximately 4:05 p.m. on Wednesday, 1 January, to reports of a stabbing in Ilford Lane. Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service attended the scene, where they found the victim suffering from stab injuries.
The man was transported to an east London hospital, where his injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening.
Arrest Made in Connection to Incident
At around 7:30 p.m., a 38-year-old man was arrested at a residential address in Romford in connection with the incident. He has been taken into custody at an east London police station, where he remains as inquiries continue.
Appeal for Information
The Metropolitan Police have appealed to the public for assistance in their investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police on 101 or message @MetCC, quoting reference 5708/01JAN.
Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made through the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
Police Statement
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated:
“Enquiries are ongoing, and we are working to establish the circumstances of this attack. We urge anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward and assist our investigation.”
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
