Triple stabbing sees boy, two, and girl, 8, rushed to hospital

A woman and two children have been stabbed in East London. Emergency services were called to a house in Dagenham early yesterday evening (October 25).

Police arrived to find a girl believed aged eight and a boy believed aged two had been stabbed, along with a woman in her 30s. They were rushed to hospital for treatment.

Officers are yet to provide an update on the woman and two-year-old boy, while the girl's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.

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He was also taken to hospital after being taken unwell, and then discharged into police custody. The injuries suffered by a woman and two children are not believed to be life-threatening, the Metropolitan now says. Police were called to First Avenue, Dagenham, at 5.35pm on Friday where they found the woman and children.

A man, aged in his 40s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. He was also taken to hospital after becoming unwell and, after being assessed, was discharged into police custody.

Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford, responsible for policing in Barking and Dagenham, said: “This is a truly shocking attack and I want to thank local residents for their assistance and patience while we deal with this incident. At this early stage, we believe those involved were known to each other and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

“A crime scene will remain in place for some time while our officers carry out vital work and you will see an increased policing presence in the area over the coming days. If you have any concerns or information that could assist police then please speak to an officer or call police on 101.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD5931/25Oct. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111