Teen Arrested After Brutal Upminster Stabbing

A 17-year-old boy from Kent was arrested on Tuesday, 28 September, on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody at an east London police station as investigations continue.

15-Year-Old Victim in Serious Condition

The attack happened at around 3.25pm on Friday, 24 September, in Marlborough Gardens, Upminster. Police and London Ambulance Service rushed to the scene to find a 15-year-old boy suffering from stab wounds. He was quickly taken to hospital where his condition is now serious but stable.

Police Plea: Help Us Crack the Case

Detectives from the Met’s East Area CID are hunting for witnesses. If you saw anything or have any information, call 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting incident number CAD 4545/24Sep.

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