Man in His 30s Stabbed in Broad Daylight in Dagenham
A man in his 30s was stabbed in broad daylight on Porters Avenue, Dagenham, sparking a swift police response. Paramedics rushed to a nearby home on Woodward Road to treat the victim before he was taken to hospital.
Stabbing Sparks Rapid Police Action
- Incident reported around 6:45pm on Sunday, 19 October
- Victim treated for stab wounds and rushed to hospital
- Injuries confirmed non-life-threatening and stable
- Teenager arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent
The stabbing is believed to have happened earlier that evening on Porters Avenue. Paramedics treated the man at a Woodward Road address before he was taken to hospital. His injuries are serious but not life threatening.
Teen Arrested and Bailed as Police Probe Continues
A teenager was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent on the same day. He has since been released on bail while police carry on their investigation.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “At 18:41hrs on Sunday, 19 October officers were called by the London Ambulance Service to an address in Woodward Road, Dagenham after someone was being treated for stab wounds.
“It is believed the man in his 30s had been attacked earlier that evening on Porters Avenue, Dagenham.
“He was taken to hospital where his injuries were not deemed life-threatening or life-changing.
“A teenage boy was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and has since been bailed pending further investigation.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting CAD 5649/19OCT, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the stabbing or has information to step forward. You can call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
