Four teenagers aged 15 and 16 suffer knife wounds after multiple stabbing during fight between youths in east London as police arrest seven people
- Four males taken to hospital with stab wounds, none thought life-threatening
- The victims, all aged around 15 to 16, were stabbed last night in Walthamstow
- Police made seven arrests for violent disorder, possession of weapon and affray
Four teenage boys were taken to hospital after being stabbed in east London during a fight between youths last night.
Police arrested seven people for the ‘multiple’ stabbing in Walthamstow, north east London.
The four victims, aged 15 and 16, received treatment in the hospital and none of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening.
Four teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, were taken to hospital and received treatment after being stabbed in east London during a fight between youths last night
Police cars pictured at the scene last night. Seven people were arrested for the ‘multiple person stabbing’ in Walthamstow, north east London
Forensic investigators gather evidence after police were called to a ‘multiple person stabbing’ last night. One witness said they were told to ‘get inside immediately’
One witness said: ‘Somebody has just been stabbed outside my flat.
‘I didn’t know what was going on but police told me to get inside immediately as lots of other dangerous people on the estate.’
Roads in and around the area were closed and police have been given additional search powers for Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone following the stabbings.
Waltham Forest Police tweeted last night: ‘Officers are currently on scene dealing with a multiple person stabbing in Walthamstow, E17.
‘All victims are receiving treatment in hospital and we await an update on their condition.
‘This is an isolated incident and we don’t believe there is a risk to members of the public.’
One of the investigators takes a picture of an object left at the crime scene. The four victims received treatment in hospital, and none of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening
Three investigators wear protective clothing, face masks and gloves as they search for evidence. Police arrested seven people following the stabbing and slashing attacks
A knife found left at the scene of the incident. Roads in and around the area were closed in wake of the incident, but police said they ‘do not believe there is a risk’ to the public
A pair of sunglasses left at the crime scene. Police have been given additional search powers for Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone in the wake of the stabbings
Shortly after midnight, the force said: ‘Four males, all aged around 15/16, taken to hospital with stab/ slash injuries – none believed to be life-threatening.
‘Seven arrests in total for violent disorder, possession of offensive weapon & affray.’
They added: ‘Due to the recent stabbing in Walthamstow officers have been given additional search powers under Section 60 of CJPOA for Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone area.’