Key Points:
- Two young men, aged 20 and 19, stabbed in Harold Hill on April 21
- First victim found at Coltsfoot Path, second at Lavender Close
- Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries
- Police believe incidents occurred inside an address on Briar Road
- One man arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm
- Metropolitan Police confirm both incidents are linked
- Investigation ongoing, suspect in custody
Two young men were hospitalised following a double stabbing in Harold Hill, east London, on Monday afternoon, as police launched an investigation into the linked attacks. Emergency services were called to Coltsfoot Path, Romford, at approximately 12.50pm on 21 April, where a 20-year-old man was discovered with stab wounds. Shortly after, a second victim, aged 19, was found nearby in Lavender Close. Both victims were treated at the scene by paramedics before being transported to hospital, with their injuries assessed as non-life-threatening.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and remains in custody.
What happened in Harold Hill on April 21?
Officers first responded to reports from the London Ambulance Service about a man with stab wounds in Coltsfoot Path. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said:
“Police were called by the London Ambulance Service to Coltsfoot Path, Romford, at around 12:48hrs on Monday, 21 April to reports of a man with stab wounds. A 20-year-old man has been taken to hospital, his injuries are neither life-threatening nor life-changing.”
Minutes later, police were alerted to another injured male, aged 19, found close by at Lavender Close. He too was taken to hospital, with injuries similarly not deemed life-threatening or life-changing.
Where did the double stabbing take place?
According to police, both attacks are believed to have occurred inside an address on Briar Road, which connects Coltsfoot Path and Lavender Close.
“The two incidents are being linked at this stage and are believed to have taken place inside an address in Briar Road, Romford,” the police spokesperson added.
Has anyone been arrested?
A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and is currently being held in police custody. Officers have not yet released further details about the suspect’s age.
Are the victims seriously injured?
Both young men, aged 20 and 19 respectively, sustained injuries that were assessed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing. Police have not disclosed further updates on their recovery but continue to monitor their condition.
What are police doing now?
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that investigations are ongoing. Detectives are linking both stabbings to the incident at Briar Road and have secured the area for forensic examination.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately or call Crimestoppers anonymously.
