Police sealed off a busy stretch of shops yesterday evening (July 8)
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in hospital after a stabbing on a busy high street in Chingford. He was knifed during an altercation on Old Church Road, in the Chingford Mount area, at around 5pm yesterday (July 8).
The emergency services, included a specialist team from London’s Air Ambulance, flooded the scene as shoppers looked on. Paramedics took the man to a major trauma centre, where his injuries were deemed non-life-threatening.
He has since been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement this morning. Officers have also detained a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon.
He remains in custody, pending further enquiries., the force added. Witnesses to the stabbing are being asked to come forward as soon as possible.
Police sealed off Old Church Road between the junctions of Salisbury Road and Albert Crescent for several hours yesterday evening, diverting several bus routes. Chingford and Woodford Green MP Iain Duncan Smith said he will continue to work with local officers to combat knife crime in his constituency.
“This incident will understandably be concerning, particularly for parents and families, given that it occurred on the high street during the afternoon shortly after the end of the school day,” the 72-year-old said.
“Since being informed of the incident, I have been in contact with the Borough Commander. I have been assured that there will be an increased police presence in the area to provide reassurance to residents.
“I will continue to work closely with the police to address the rise in crime and antisocial behaviour on the Mount. It is clear there is more to do.”
Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101, quoting CAD 6489/08JUL.
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