Two teenagers critical after linked Dagenham stabbings
Police are investigating a connection between two separate incidents on October 9 in the east London borough.
Incident → evidence → outcomePolice are investigating a potential link between two stabbings that occurred on October 9 in Dagenham, which left two teenagers with life-threatening injuries. A 19-year-old man was found injured on Terrace Walk and a 17-year-old boy was stabbed on Fanshawe Crescent. Both were taken to hospital with injuries described as life-threatening.
Investigation into connected incidents
The two stabbing locations are less than a mile apart. Police received reports of the incidents within two minutes of each other on the evening of October 9. Detectives are treating the stabbings as linked and enquiries are ongoing. London's Air Ambulance landed near Parsloes Park, close to the scenes, but was not required to transport either victim to hospital. Both teenagers remain in hospital.
Public appeal for information
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact police by calling 101, quoting reference CAD 5813/09OCT26. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
01What happened in Dagenham on October 9?
Two teenagers were stabbed in separate incidents on October 9 in Dagenham. A 19-year-old man was injured on Terrace Walk and a 17-year-old boy was stabbed on Fanshawe Crescent. Both sustained life-threatening injuries and remain in hospital.
02Are the two stabbings linked?
Yes, police are investigating a link between the two incidents. The locations are less than a mile apart, and police received reports within two minutes of each other on the evening of October 9.
03What is the latest on the victims?
Both the 19-year-old man and the 17-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries and were taken to hospital. They remain in hospital as police enquiries continue.
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