Teens Stabbed in Ilford: Police Hunt Bicycle-Wielding Attacker
Last night, East London was rocked by two separate stabbing incidents just over an hour apart. At 9:17pm on July 8, police rushed to Ilford Lane, Redbridge, after reports of a stabbing. They found two teenage boys with stab wounds to their arms. Both were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made yet as investigations continue.
Woman Attacked on St Johns Road by Man on Bicycle
Earlier at 8:05pm, emergency crews discovered a woman in her late twenties stabbed multiple times in the back on nearby St Johns Road. She was also hospitalised with non-life-threatening wounds. Witnesses say the attacker fled on a bicycle towards Buxton Road, Ilford. Police are yet to identify the suspect.
Police Fear Rising Violence After Zara Aleena Murder
“I know that this attack on a woman, coming so soon after the tragic murder of Zara Aleena, will be of great concern to Londoners, particularly those in Ilford,” said Chief Inspector Chris Byrne. “My colleagues and I share those concerns, and we are doing everything in our power to keep people safe.”
“We are determined to identify and apprehend this individual. Our investigation includes a search of CCTV in the area. Local people will have seen more police officers in Ilford since Zara Aleena’s murder two weeks ago. We’ve deployed extra officers, including specialists tackling violent crime. We will keep officers visible and available in the coming days and over the weekend.”
Police Appeal for Info on Ilford Attacks
Anyone with information about the attack on the 27-year-old woman is urged to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC with the hashtag CAD7258/8Jul. Alternatively, you can report anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
