Two teens seriously injured in linked Dagenham stabbings
Both victims were arrested on suspicion of affray and possessing an offensive weapon following the incident.
Incident → evidence → outcomeTwo teenagers were seriously injured in linked stabbing incidents in Dagenham on Friday, October 9. Police were first called to Terrace Walk at 6.10pm following reports of a stabbing. Officers discovered a 19-year-old man with injuries that were described as life-threatening.
Just minutes later, at 6.12pm, police received further reports of a person with stab wounds on Fanshawe Crescent, less than a mile away. A 17-year-old boy was found at this location also suffering life-threatening injuries.
Victims' Conditions Improve
The Metropolitan Police confirmed on Monday, October 12, that the injuries sustained by both victims were no longer considered life-threatening. Both individuals were taken to hospital for treatment.
The Metropolitan Police Service is treating the two incidents as linked. Following their treatment, both the 19-year-old and the 17-year-old boy were arrested. They were taken into custody on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
Footage circulating online appears to show a TikTok livestream of a fight involving a teenager wielding a large machete. The background in the video has been matched to Terrace Walk. In the footage, the weapon is seen being swung towards the person filming, with another voice heard telling them to put their phone away.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is encouraged to contact police by dialling 101 and 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 on Terrace Walk and Fanshawe Crescent?
On October 9, police were called to Terrace Walk following a stabbing where a 19-year-old was found with life-threatening injuries. Minutes later, a 17-year-old boy was discovered with similar injuries on Fanshawe Crescent. The incidents are being treated as linked.
02Are the victims still in a life-threatening condition?
No, the Metropolitan Police stated on October 12 that the injuries sustained by both the 19-year-old and the 17-year-old boy were no longer life-threatening. They received hospital treatment for their wounds.
03What were the victims arrested for?
Following their hospital treatment, both teenagers were arrested by the Metropolitan Police. They were taken into custody on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon in connection with the incidents.
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