Police appeal for witnesses as two are arrested following stabbing in Barking

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a stabbing in east London which has left one man in a critical condition.

At around 23.20hrs on Saturday, 6 June police were called to River Road, Barking to reports of a large fight.

Officers attended the scene with colleagues from London Ambulance Service and three men – 22, 23 and 28 – were discovered with stab wounds.

All three were taken to hospital. The 22-year-old remains there in a critical condition.

Following hospital treatment, the 23-year-old and 28-year-old were both discharged and taken into custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident. While in custody the 23-year-old became unwell and was returned to hospital. We await an update on his condition.

Chief Inspector Mo Mahmood, responsible for policing in the area, said: “Our thoughts are with the critically injured man and his family at this very difficult time. We understand the concern this incident will have caused for the local community and officers continue to work at pace to understand what happened. Thankfully we believe it was an isolated incident and we have arrested two people who are currently in custody. We will maintain an increased police presence over the coming days and would encourage anyone with concerns or questions to speak to officers.

“We know there were a number of people in and around the area at the time of the incident and are appealing for any witnesses or those with information or mobile phone or dash cam footage to please come forward. No detail is too small.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting CAD 8277/06JUN26. To remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.