Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two people were taken to hospital following a double stabbing on Briar Road, Romford in Havering. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Coltsfoot Path was the scene of the initial incident shortly before 12:50 p.m. today (April 21).
A 20-year-old guy who had been stabbed was discovered by responding officers and London Ambulance Service staff.
His injuries were determined to be non-life threatening when he was brought to the hospital for treatment.
Officers were notified shortly after that a second person had been stabbed close by in Lavender Close.
Additionally, a 19-year-old guy was brought to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A man has been placed under arrest after being suspected of causing serious bodily harm.
At this point, the two occurrences are being connected, and it is thought that they happened inside a residence on Briar Road in Havering.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called by the London Ambulance Service to Coltsfoot Path, Romford, at around 12:48hrs on Monday, 21 April to reports of a man with stab wounds.
A 20-year-old man has been taken to hospital, his injuries are neither life-threatening or life-changing. A man (age awaits) was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and has been taken into custody.
Shortly afterwards officers were alerted by the LAS to a second victim nearby in Lavender Close, Romford. “Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to please contact police on 101, quoting ref CAD2951/21Apr.”
A 19-year-old man was also taken to hospital. His injuries are neither life-threatening nor life-changing.
The two incidents are being linked at this stage and are believed to have taken place inside an address in Briar Road, Romford.
What measures are being taken to prevent future incidents in Havering?
Steps to Avoid Similar Events in the Future in Romford
Particularly in reaction to recent stabbings and disruptive conduct, Romford’s crime prevention strategy blends community collaborations, targeted enforcement, and long-term violence reduction tactics.
To oversee high-risk offenders and plan interventions, monthly meetings are held.
With a focus on drug and alcohol-related crime, fortnightly enforcement units focus resources on areas such as Romford town center.
Initiatives for road safety to lower crime and accidents during times of high traffic.
Police, Romford BID, and Havering Enforcement patrol together to tackle drug offenses, theft, and antisocial conduct. Numerous arrests and outreach on crime prevention were the results of recent operations.
Conducting dip tests on used equipment and offering security advice to companies. Increased the number of officers and assigned them to weekend and night shifts to coincide with periods of high crime.
