Armed Cops Nab Three Teens Over Knife Sighting in Dagenham Park
Armed police swooped on Parsloes Park, Dagenham, after a knife scare on Tuesday afternoon. Three teenage boys were arrested following reports of a group spotted with a weapon.
Knife Warning Sparks Armed Police Response
At around 2:20pm on 25 March, a concerned member of the public alerted authorities to a possible knife in Parsloes Park. Armed units raced to the scene, quickly detaining three teens: a 16-year-old from Dagenham, and two 15-year-olds from Romford and Plaistow.
No Weapons Found – Teens Released
Despite a thorough search, police found no weapons and confirmed no one was hurt. The trio were held on suspicion of a public order offence but were later released without further action.
“Around 14:20hrs on Tuesday, 25 March, armed officers attended Parsloes Park, Dagenham, following reports of a group with a knife. Three boys – a 16-year-old from Dagenham, a 15-year-old from Romford and a 15-year-old from Plaistow – were arrested at the scene on suspicion of a public order offence. Following further enquiries, they were released without further action. No weapons were recovered, and no injuries were reported.” – Metropolitan Police
Public Reassured, Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
The incident has raised concerns locally, but police insist there is no ongoing threat. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
