Teen Stabbed in Brutal Romford Attack
A 13-year-old boy was viciously stabbed in Romford’s South Street on the evening of September 25. Police were called at around 8.20pm after reports of a violent assault.
Young Victim Rushed to Hospital
Emergency crews treated the boy for a serious facial injury at the scene. He was swiftly taken to hospital where doctors confirmed the wounds were serious, but thankfully neither life-threatening nor life-changing.
Three Charged Over Stabbing
- Bradley Palanyandi, 25, from Rainham, is charged with wounding with intent.
- Two 15-year-old boys also face charges: one for wounding with intent, the other for wounding with intent plus possession of a flick knife.
All three were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. Palanyandi was remanded in custody, while the teenagers were released on bail.
Court Dates Set for October Showdown
The trio appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on September 27. Their next hearing is set for October 24 at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Met Police statement: “Three people have been charged following an assault in Romford. On 25 September, police responded at around 20:20 to reports of an assault on South Street. Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service, where a 13-year-old boy was treated for a face injury. His injuries were non-life-threatening or life-changing. Palanyandi and the two boys appeared for a first hearing on 27 September. They are due to appear next at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 24 October.”
