Key Points:
- A 28-year-old man was stabbed on Old Bethnal Green Road, east London, on 19 April
- Emergency services responded around 7pm, with police and ambulances filling the scene
- Victim’s injuries were deemed non-life-changing after hospital treatment
- A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs and being concerned in supplying controlled drugs
- Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation
- Public urged to call 101 quoting reference 5806/19APRIL with any information
A man has been hospitalised after being stabbed in Bethnal Green, east London, during the bank holiday weekend. Emergency services rushed to Old Bethnal Green Road at around 7pm on Saturday, 19 April, after reports of an assault. Officers from the Metropolitan Police and teams from the London Ambulance Service attended the scene where a 28-year-old man was found with stab wounds.
The victim was taken to hospital where doctors confirmed that his injuries were not life-changing.
Later, a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs and being concerned in supplying controlled drugs. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
What happened on Old Bethnal Green Road?
According to the Metropolitan Police, officers received reports of an assault on Old Bethnal Green Road, E2, around 7pm. A spokesperson said:
“Police were called to reports of an assault in Old Bethnal Green Road, E2 at around 19:00hrs on Saturday, 19 April. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service. A 28-year-old man was found at the scene with stab wounds and was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition was deemed non-life changing.”
Was anyone arrested following the stabbing?
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a 28-year-old man connected to the incident.
The spokesperson added:
“A 28-year-old man was later arrested for conspiracy to supply drugs and concerned in supplying controlled drugs.”
How is the investigation progressing?
The police investigation remains ongoing. Officers are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in their enquiries.
The statement concluded:
“The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting reference 5806/19APRIL.”
