Teen Shot and Stabbed in Forest Gate Horror

A teenage boy was rushed to hospital after being both shot and stabbed in Forest Gate on Saturday night.

Chaos on Dunbar Road

Police were called to Dunbar Road, E7, just before 9pm on December 19 following reports of a shooting. Officers found the victim, believed to be in his late teens, suffering from gunshot wounds and a stab injury on nearby Skelton Road.

Quick Response Saves Life

Met Police officers provided first aid at the scene before London’s Air Ambulance paramedics arrived to treat the young man. He was taken to an East London hospital and is now in a stable condition with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Investigation Underway

A knife was recovered from the scene. So far, no arrests have been made. Police continue to appeal for witnesses.

“Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 6761/19Dec.”

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