Tragedy at Dagenham Heathway: Teen Stabbed to Death

Police were called at 11.47pm on Friday, 5 May after reports of men armed with machetes near Dagenham Heathway tube station.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service rushed to the scene. An 18-year-old man was found with fatal stab wounds. Despite desperate efforts, he died at the scene.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward. Contact them on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 123.

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