A police investigation is underway after two men were stabbed in Romford in separate but linked incidents on Bank Holiday Monday.
Emergency services were first called at approximately 12:48pm to Coltsfoot Path, Romford, after reports from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) of a man suffering from stab wounds.
A 20-year-old man was rushed to hospital. Police have confirmed that his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing. A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody.
Shortly after, police were alerted to a second victim found nearby in Lavender Close, Romford. The 19-year-old man was also taken to hospital, with injuries similarly assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.
Detectives believe both incidents are connected and are currently treating them as having taken place inside an address on Briar Road, Romford.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said:
“Our enquiries remain ongoing, and we are keeping an open mind around the circumstances. We are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with information, to contact us.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact police by calling 101 and quoting reference CAD 2951/21Apr. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
