Three Londoners arrested after ‘mass stabbing’ at Essex hotel during event

Three men are in custody after at least four people were injured at an event inn North Stifford, Essex late last night

Three men from London have been arrested following an incident at an Essex hotel, where a number of people were reportedly stabbed.

They were all arrested at the scene after Essex Police received reports “a number of people had received stab wounds” at a venue in North Stifford shortly before midnight on Saturday, September 5.

The force believes an event was taking place at a hotel on Stifford Clays Road. Attending the scene, officers identified four people with injuries.

Two men from Hackney aged 24 and 25, have been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent. A 21-year-old man from Enfield has been arrested on suspicion of GBH without intent.

All three are currently in custody, the force added, reports the Express.

In a statement, Essex Police said to believe there were around 100 people at the hotel at the time of the incident.

Appealing for information, the force added: “We need anyone with information about what happened to get in touch.

“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

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“Please quote the crime reference number 42/142250/26. You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

“Visit our website to find out more about our online reporting services. If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.”

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