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Three London Men Arrested After Essex Hotel Stabbing

Two from Hackney and one from Enfield detained by Essex Police following incident where four were injured.

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Three men from London have been arrested following a stabbing incident at a hotel event in Essex. The arrests were made by Essex Police on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. Four people were found with injuries at the scene.

Incident Details

Police were called to a hotel on Stifford Clays Road in North Stifford shortly before midnight on September 5. On arrival, officers discovered four individuals with injuries. Essex Police estimate that approximately 100 people were present at the hotel due to an ongoing event.

Arrests Made

Two men, aged 24 and 25, from Hackney were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. A 21-year-old man from Enfield was also arrested on the same charge. All three individuals remain in police custody.

Further Information

Essex Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information, CCTV footage, or dash cam recordings related to the incident. Those with information are asked to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference number 42/142250/26. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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01How many people were arrested?

Three men were arrested by Essex Police. Two are from Hackney and one is from Enfield. All three remain in police custody.

02What happened at the hotel?

Four people were found with injuries following a stabbing incident at a hotel event in North Stifford, Essex. The event is estimated to have had around 100 attendees.

03What are the men suspected of?

The three arrested men are suspected of grievous bodily harm with intent. They were detained by Essex Police following the incident on September 5.

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