Stabbing Sparks Massive Police Lockdown in Grays
Chaos in Grays this morning after a stabbing on Southend Road near Chadwell Road. Police have sealed off the area, declaring it a crime scene as they hunt the attacker who remains on the loose.
Road Closures and Bus Diversions Hit Commuters
Southend Road, Chadwell Road, and College Avenue are shut down entirely. Police say these closures could last “for the foreseeable future,” with officers and forensic teams working at the scene well into the afternoon.
- Southend Road closed at the roundabout with Chadwell Road and College Avenue
- Chadwell Road shut near Rectory Road and Lenmore close to Langthorne Crescent
Bus companies have scrambled to reroute services. Ensign buses report diversions on routes Z1, 73, 77, and 83, avoiding Southend Road and Palmers Avenue in both directions. All buses now redirect through Hathaway Road. First Bus’s 100 service is also affected.
Victim Suffers Life-Changing Injuries
Essex Police confirm the man stabbed is battling life-changing injuries. Meanwhile, the search for the culprit continues as officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
