Early Morning Fracas in Barking Leaves Two Men Injured
Police rushed to a fight at a London Road commercial premises in Barking just after 4am on Sunday. Two men, thought to be in their 30s and 50s, were found with head injuries. Both were quickly taken by London Ambulance Service to east London hospitals. Thankfully, their injuries are not life-threatening.
Suspect Arrested on GBH Charges
A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH). He was taken to hospital as a precaution before being moved to an east London police station, where he remains held in custody.
Appeal for Witnesses to Help Crack Case
The investigation is ongoing, and police want anyone who saw the brawl to come forward. If you witnessed the incident but haven’t spoken to officers yet, call 101 or tweet @MetCC with reference 1430/2JUL.
If you want to stay anonymous, ring the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org. They promise complete confidentiality for tipsters.
