Dagenham stabbing and shooting leaves 19 year old in critical condition
Police were called to Whalebone Lane South yesterday evening
A teenager's fighting for his life in hospital after he was injured in a shooting and stabbing in Dagenham.
Detectives believe the 19 year old was attacked by a group who left in three cars yesterday evening.
Police were called to Whalebone Lane South in Dagenham at about 17:20hrs on Thursday, 2 May following reports that a man has been stabbed.
Shortly after, a second call was received from a member of the public reporting gunshots heard in the area.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a 19-year-old man, with what appeared to be stab injuries. He was taken to hospital where it was confirmed that he had been stabbed and also shot.
He remains in hospital in a critical condition. His next of kin has been informed.
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain in custody at this time.
Detective Inspector Iain Wallace, who is leading the investigation for the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said:
“We know that the victim was riding a bike on the street when he was attacked by a group of men who arrived at, and left the scene, in three cars.
“Three men are in custody and our enquiries are moving forward to identify the others involved.
“This wasn’t a disagreement or a fight, it was an ambush that has left a 19-year-old fighting for his life. If you have information that could help us take these dangerous individuals off your streets please do get in touch.“