Three arrested after aggravated burglary in Upton Park
Injuries sustained by three men were not life-threatening; two further arrests made for drug offences.
Incident → evidence → outcomeThree men have been arrested in connection with an aggravated burglary that occurred in Upton Park on September 14. Police were called to Plashet Grove at approximately 2:57 am and discovered three injured individuals at the scene. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the injuries sustained by these men were not life-threatening.
Arrests and Injuries
A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of aggravated burglary. He remains in hospital. Two other men, aged 32 and 49, were also arrested. Their arrests were made on suspicion of drug offences, including possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs, and cannabis cultivation. One of these men is also receiving hospital treatment, while the other has been discharged and is in police custody.
The London Ambulance Service reported being called to the incident at 3:08 am. They treated three patients before transporting them to hospital. Plashet Grove was closed for several hours while officers conducted their investigation and has since reopened.
Police Appeal for Information
The Metropolitan Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to come forward. Members of the public can contact officers by dialling 101 and quoting the reference CAD664/14SEPT. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
01What happened on Plashet Grove in Upton Park on September 14?
Police were called to an aggravated burglary on Plashet Grove at 2:57 am on September 14. They found three injured men, whose injuries were assessed as not life-threatening. Three men were arrested in connection with the incident and related drug offences.
02How many people were arrested and why?
Three men were arrested. A 29-year-old was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary. Two other men, aged 32 and 49, were arrested on suspicion of drug offences, including possession with intent to supply and cannabis cultivation.
03What is the police asking for?
The Metropolitan Police are asking for anyone with information about the aggravated burglary to contact them. They can be reached on 101, quoting reference CAD664/14SEPT, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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