Man Brutally Stabbed Outside Dagenham Home in Midnight Attack
The Met Police murder squad launched a probe this morning after a man was savagely stabbed near his doorstep in Dagenham. The victim collapsed outside a property on Parsloes Avenue just before midnight, and despite desperate efforts by police and paramedics, he later died at the scene.
Victim Chased by Knife-Wielding Gang From Heathway Station
One shaken local revealed the man was chased by a trio of attackers armed with machetes and large knives, described as a “pack of wolves,” coming from nearby Heathway station. The gang fled the scene moments after the brutal assault.
Crime Scene Spans Heathway to Parsloes Avenue as Police Hunt Killer
- A large cordon covers the area from Heathway down to Parsloes Avenue.
- Multiple crime scene officers are scouring vehicles that might link to the suspects.
- Dashcam footage from a local minicab driver has been seized and is believed to be crucial in tracking down the killer.
- Several other roads in the Dagenham area have also been sealed off during the ongoing investigation.
The victim’s distraught parents were comforted by officers after breaking down at the scene. The Met Police have been approached for a full statement. More details to follow as the story develops.
