A massive altercation broke out on a street in East London tonight, with one individual...

Published: 6:43 pm April 26, 2023
Updated: 10:26 am October 8, 2025
Police Called To A Group Of Men Fighting With Knives In East London

A massive altercation broke out on a street in East London tonight, with one individual allegedly armed with a knife. Police rushed to Blair Street in Tower Hamlets, which runs between Poplar and Leamouth, after receiving reports of a fight.

However, the fights withdrew before police arrived just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday (April 26), and no injuries have been reported thus far.

Police were called at 5.41pm on Wednesday, April 26 to reports of a group of people fighting in Blair Street, E14,” a Met Police spokesperson said. Officers responded, and it was stated that one of those involved had a knife. Before officers arrived, those involved had fled the scene. There were no reported injuries, and investigations are proceeding to determine the circumstances.”

Anyone with information should contact 101 and reference CAD 5466/26Apr.

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