Police called to Rainham hotel over weapon fears

Officers from the Metropolitan Police were dispatched to the Berwick Manor Hotel on Berwick Pond Road in Rainham on Saturday, August 22, following a report from hotel staff. The staff had expressed concerns that individuals at the venue may have been carrying guns and knives. The police attended the scene and conducted a search of the premises.

Despite the initial suspicions raised by hotel staff, no weapons were found by the police during their investigation. A spokesperson for the Met Police confirmed that officers attended the hotel but declined to provide further comment on the incident. No arrests were made in connection with the report.

The hotel was reportedly hosting a music event at the time, featuring DJs playing genres including house, afro-house, amapiano, R&B, and hip-hop. The incident at the Berwick Manor Hotel is separate from another event in East London on the same day.

Unrelated Leyton Attack

In a separate and unrelated incident, a man in his 20s was found injured on High Road, Leyton, on Saturday morning. Police discovered him at approximately 8.15am. He was initially reported to be fighting for his life, but his condition has since improved. A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with this attack.