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Published: 7:37 pm June 23, 2025
Updated: 11:26 am October 13, 2025
Four Major Violent Incidents Rock London in Just Four Days

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London has witnessed a string of serious violent crimes over a four-day period between June 20 and June 23, spanning four boroughs — Hounslow, Dalston, Hornchurch, and Dagenham. All incidents remain under investigation, with the Metropolitan Police appealing for witnesses and information.



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Dalston: 37-Year-Old Man Shot and Left with Life-Changing Injuries

On the night of June 20, a 37-year-old man was shot in Crossway, near Kingsland High Street, Dalston, at 10:53pm. He was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition, which has since been downgraded to life-changing but stable.

No arrests have been made, and a police investigation continues.

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Hornchurch: Two Men Stabbed Near Popular Pub

Emergency crews were called to The Harrow pub on Hornchurch Road at 11:29pm on June 20. Two men, aged 20 and 25, were stabbed and taken to hospital. Their injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing.

Police are reviewing CCTV and urging witnesses to come forward.


Dagenham: Man Shot and Woman Injured in Early Morning Disturbance

A man was shot and a woman suffered a head injury in Dagenham in the early hours of Sunday, June 23. The incident occurred at the junction of Selinas Lane and Coppen Road around 3:40am.

Both were taken to hospital, though their conditions have not been publicly confirmed. No arrests have been made.


How to Help

If you have any information related to any of these incidents, contact police on 101, or reach Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.

 

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