Stabbing Chaos in Harold Wood as Air Ambulance Scrambles to Crime Scene
Huge Police Swarm on Matthew Close
Londoners were shaken on Sunday evening after a stabbing sparked a full emergency response near Harold Wood Park. Around 7pm, Matthew Close was swarmed with police, paramedics, and an air ambulance — with officers quickly setting up a crime scene cordon.
Eyewitnesses Describe Dramatic Scene
Locals reported seeing the air ambulance swoop in — landing right on Harold Wood Park — before it sped off to St Peter’s Hospital. One horrified witness spotted officers using a Taser to subdue a man near the flats, while another person was left injured.
Police and Ambulance Details
The Met confirmed a man in his 30s was stabbed and rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A 49-year-old Havering man was arrested over the incident, facing multiple charges including grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 6.11pm today to reports of a stabbing on Matthew Close, Harold Wood. We treated two patients at the scene and took them to hospital.”
A Met Police spokesperson added: “Police were called to a report of a stabbing at 6.10pm. Enquiries are ongoing. We urge anyone with information to call 101 or contact via X @MetCC quoting CAD 5727/24Aug.”
Police Urge Public for Information
Officers remain at the scene as investigations carry on into the night. Anyone who witnessed the attack or has footage is asked to get in touch with the police immediately.
