Man Left With Serious Head Injury After Heated Dagenham Car Sale Row
A man suffered a serious head injury following a fiery dispute over a car sale in Dagenham. The incident has sparked a police probe for grievous bodily harm (GBH).
Car Sale Dispute Turns Violent on Marlborough Road
Emergency services rushed to Marlborough Road shortly after 10:15am on Thursday, April 17, where police quickly sealed off the area and launched a crime scene investigation.
It’s understood the fight broke out after the buyer returned a vehicle, demanding a fault be fixed. When the seller refused, tempers flared. The row escalated violently, leaving one man badly hurt.
Driver Flees Scene as Police Hunt Hit-and-Run Vehicle
London Ambulance Service treated the injured man at the scene before rushing him to hospital. Thankfully, his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The car involved did not stop after the altercation. Police are urgently searching for the vehicle and its driver.
Police Appeal for Witnesses as Investigation Continues
A Met Police spokesman said: “Officers were called at around 9.35am following reports of a man injured after a collision with a car in Marlborough Road.”
“A crime scene remains in place and enquiries are ongoing. There have been no arrests so far.”
Police urge anyone with information to call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD2031/17Apr. You can also give info anonymously via Crimestoppers.
