Two women who were arrested after a double stabbing in Hornchurch have been released on bail whilst the investigation continues.
The incident in Michael Gardens was reported to the Metropolitan Police at 9.38am on February 26.
Officers responded to reports of violence at a property and discovered two women with stab wounds.
Both injured women were taken to hospital where their conditions were deemed non-life threatening or changing.
A Met Police spokesperson initially said three women, two aged 36 and one aged 30, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
They have since confirmed that only two women were arrested - one aged 30 and one aged 36.
In an update today (March 11) the police said the women were released on police bail whilst enquiries continue.
A police spokesperson said: "Two women, aged 30 and 36, who had been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm following reports of a stabbing in Michael Gardens, Hornchurch, on Thursday, 26 February, were later released on police bail.
"Enquiries continue."
Anyone with information that could aid the investigation is asked to call 101 with the reference 2063/26Feb.
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