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Courts · Barking and DagenhamDagenham man jailed indefinitely for attempted murder of woman and children
A Dagenham man has been sentenced to a hospital order without limit of time for attempted murder and grievous bodily harm after a knife attack on a woman and her two children. Kulvinder Ram's actions on October 25, 2024, left the victims with severe injuries and lasting scars.
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Policing · Barking and DagenhamArmed police seal off Cannington Road in Dagenham
Cannington Road in Dagenham was cordoned off by police on Tuesday, with a significant number of officers, including armed units, present. The reason for the police operation remains unclear.
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Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamTeenager arrested after Dagenham stabbing
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another teenager was stabbed in Dagenham. Police responded to reports of an altercation on Porters Avenue on September 3. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
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Crime Data · Barking and DagenhamBarking and Dagenham: £12,000 illicit tobacco seized
More than £12,000 worth of illegal tobacco and nicotine products were seized in Barking and Dagenham on July 31. The confiscations followed an enforcement operation targeting eight premises as part of Operation CeCe, aimed at disrupting the illegal trade.
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Crime Data · LondonNewham tops east London crime reports in July 2026
Newham recorded the highest number of criminal offences in east London in July 2026, with 3,759 reports. Theft led the crime types, while Barking and Dagenham had the fewest cases. Police data shows a rise in crime across most boroughs compared to June.
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