A stabbing victim who was rushed to hospital fighting for his life has now been declared in a non-life threatening condition. Two men were injured following a double stabbing in East London on Sunday night (August 28). Police were called to East Ferry Road on the Isle of Dogs at around 10.45pm. A 23-year-old man was found with stab wounds and taken to hospital. Police say he is in life-threatening condition.
While there, officers found a second man in nearby Limeharbour. He was also taken to hospital in a non-life threatening condition. The crime scene remains in place and no arrests have been made.
Crime scenes have been in place in East Ferry Road on the Isle of Dogs since last night (August 28), and local residents have been shocked by the violence. Blood can also be seen on the pavement following the stabbing. One of the local residents described on Facebook that the police had closed the road and that “a lot of armed police” were in the area following the incident, and pictures from the scene showed that the emergency services were present.
A local resident, who claims to have witnessed the incident, told MyLondon: “I was waking up at home when I saw two police cars in front of the bar [Aurora Lounge] and a policeman trying to save a person was lying on the floor.
“I thought it was a bar fight at first, as they happen there sometimes. [I was] trying to go around them, and saw his friend covered in blood, and then the police officer taking the clothes of the guy who was on the floor. As I live next door I wanted to go home […] Trying to get around, we realized it wasn’t a bar fight as the whole street was covered in blood and knives were left.”
He added: “Also at the moment there are red lumps around the scene, but they took the knives. Also two phones are still on the ground even though they were ringing all night […] We don’t usually have too much of a problem with crime around here, but it’s been getting worse.”
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Both stabbing victims now in non-life threatening condition
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the 23-year-old man who was found on East Ferry Road and the other man who was later found in Limeharbour are now in a non-life-threatening condition following the stab wounds they received.
The 23-year-old man had initially been in hospital fighting for his life, and the condition of the other man was unknown.
Police are still investigating the attacks with no arrests made yet.
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Local residents terrified
Many of those who live in the Isle of Dogs area have expressed their concerns about safety.
A local resident, who claims to have witnessed the incident, told MyLondon: “I was waking up at home when I saw two police cars in front of the bar [Aurora Lounge] and a policeman trying to save a person was lying on the floor.
“I thought it was a bar fight at first, as they happen there sometimes. [I was] trying to go around them, and saw his friend covered in blood, and then the police officer taking the clothes of the guy who was on the floor. As I live next door I wanted to go home […] Trying to get around, we realized it wasn’t a bar fight as the whole street was covered in blood and knives were left.”
He added: “Also at the moment there are red lumps around the scene, but they took the knives. Also two phones are still on the ground even though they were ringing all night […] We don’t usually have too much of a problem with crime around here, but it’s been getting worse.”
Footage from scene shows armed police investigating
Pictures of the scene last night provided by a local resident show the emergency services at the scene, with armed police officers seen investigating the area. No arrests have yet been made.
What do we know so far?
Witness saw men ‘running with machetes’ before stabbing
A local resident who lives next to the scene told MyLondon: “Our neighbor saw the whole thing and said they were running with machetes […] That would mean they were coming from Roffey Street to the Limeharbour.”
The resident added: “Normally we don’t have too much of a problem with crime around here, but it’s been getting worse.”
Man, 23, in life threatening condition as another rushed to hospital
The London Police have now confirmed that a 23-year-old man is in a life-threatening condition after being stabbed. A second man was also found at the scene with stab wounds, who was also rushed to hospital. We are awaiting an update on the second man’s condition.
A 23-year-old man was found with stab wounds and taken to hospital; he remains in a life-threatening condition. While at the scene officers found a second man with stab wounds on Limeharbour, E14. He was also taken to hospital and we are awaiting an update on his condition. A crime scene remains in place and inquiries are ongoing. No arrests. Anyone with information should call the police on 101 quoting reference 7721/28Aug.
Incident follows weekend of violence
This shocking incident follows a weekend of serious incidents in London. Two men have drowned in the River Thames, a man has been killed in a house fire, and a teenager is fighting for his life in hospital after a shocking bank holiday weekend in London.
MyLondon is still awaiting a response from the Met Police regarding the exact nature of this incident on the Isle of Dogs.
Witness saw man ‘covered in blood’
A local resident, who claims to have witnessed the incident, told MyLondon: “I was waking up at home when I saw two police cars in front of the bar [Aurora Lounge] and a policeman trying to save a person was lying on the floor.
“I thought it was a bar fight at first, as they happen there sometimes. [I was] trying to get around them, and saw his friend covered in blood , and then the police officer taking the clothes of the guy who was on the floor.
“Because I live next door I wanted to go home […] Trying to get around, we realized it wasn’t a bar fight as the whole street was covered in blood and knives were left.”
He added: “Also at the moment there are red lumps around the scene, but they took the knives. Also two phones are still on the ground even though they were ringing all night […] We don’t usually have too much of a problem with crime around here, but it’s been getting worse.”
Residents left shaken
Local residents have been expressing their horror and concern on social media, with a specific focus on their opinion that crime has risen in the area in recent years. One of the local residents said: “I hope no one is seriously injured.” Another added: “Whatever is happening to this island????” “Oh no, more crime,” said one concerned resident.
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Car covered in blood taped off by police
A huge police cordon has been put in place around Limeharbour/East Ferry Road on the Isle of Dogs. A number of Met Police officers remain vigilant in the area, in the river loop just south of Canary Wharf, this morning.
The crime scene is believed to have been in place in Limeharbour since last night. According to all reports, local residents have been shocked by the alleged violence, and the details remain unclear. My London has asked the Met to confirm the nature of the incident, but has yet to receive a response.
Second incident on East Ferry Road
This incident is not the first to happen on East Ferry Road in recent years. On September 21 last year, Mohamed Ensser, aged 33, was stabbed to death in a horrific attack on the same road after defending himself with a toaster in a “small fresh” over drugs.
His attacker has now been found guilty of his murder. Kwabena Boateng, 22, of Dod Street, E14, was found guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, July 29 of murdering Mohamed. He was also found guilty of having a knife in his possession.
First images from the scene
The first images from the scene show a substantial crime scene in place, with blood and other items visible on the pavement. The London Police have still not confirmed the exact nature of this incident.
Where did the incident take place?
We believe that at least one of the incidents took place in the East Ferry Road area on the Isle of Dogs, although there have also been reports of incidents in the surrounding area.
MyLondon is still awaiting a response from the London Police.
What do we know so far?
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