Teen Stabbed in West Ham Park Horror
Drama struck Forest Gate on Sunday evening as police rushed to West Ham Park after reports of a stabbing. At 5.31pm, officers found a 16-year-old boy bleeding from a stab wound. Quick-thinking cops gave emergency first aid while waiting for paramedics and the London Air Ambulance to arrive.
Life-Threatening Injuries
The injured teen was swiftly taken to a hospital in East London, where he remains in a critical, life-threatening condition. Authorities have informed his next of kin, who are understandably distraught.
Two Arrested, Investigation Ongoing
Police acted fast, arresting two males nearby and holding them in custody. The Met Police confirmed the arrests and said the probe into the stabbing is ongoing as they work to piece together what happened.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Officers are urging anyone with information to step forward. Witnesses should call 101 and quote reference number 5423/09JUL.
For those who want to stay anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org. This independent charity guarantees anonymity.
A Met Police spokesman said: “At 17:31hrs on Sunday, 9 July police were called to West Ham Park following reports of a stabbing. Officers attended and found a 16-year-old male with a stab wound. Emergency first aid was administered before paramedics and the London Air Ambulance arrived. The male was taken to an East London hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition. Two males have been arrested nearby and remain in custody.”
