Stabbing and Crash Spark Police Hunt in East London
London woke to chaos on February 12 after a collision on Barking Road ended in a stabbing. Officers rushed to the scene around 1:10 AM following reports of a crash between a car and a moped — only to be drawn into a serious stabbing investigation moments later.
Crash and Chaos on Barking Road
- The moped rider, a man in his 30s, suffered injuries but nothing life-threatening. He was taken to hospital for assessment.
- Soon after, emergency crews were called to a stabbing nearby — believed to involve the driver of the car from the collision.
Stabbing Victim in Critical Condition
The stabbing victim, a man in his 20s, was rushed to hospital with life-changing injuries. His condition remains serious as police launch a full investigation.
Police Plea: Who Saw What?
- No arrests have been made so far.
- A large police cordon seals off the area as detectives piece together the events leading to the stabbing and crash.
- Officers are urging anyone with dashcam footage or CCTV to come forward to help unravel what happened.
London Ambulance Service confirmed: “We were called at 1.08am on Wednesday 12 February to reports of an incident on Barking Road involving a road traffic collision and a separate stabbing. We treated two patients — taking one to a major trauma centre and the other to a local hospital.”
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson added: “There have been no arrests at this stage. Enquiries continue and a large cordon remains in place.”
