Chadwell Heath stabbing crime scene remains in place

Police remain at the scene of the stabbing <i>(Image: Lisa Bojarczyk)</i>
Police remain at the scene of the stabbing (Image: Lisa Bojarczyk)
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A large crime scene remains in place four days after a teenager was stabbed.

A 17-year-old was taken to hospital after the stabbing on Valence Avenue in Chadwell Heath on the evening of March 11.

Their injuries were not thought to be life-threatening and are being “continuously assessed”., according to police.

Four days later, a large police cordon remains in place along much of the road.

Officers are still at the crime scene carrying out further enquiries.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “The victim remains in hospital and his condition is being continuously assessed. A scene remains in place while officers carry out further enquiries.”

They previously said: “Police were called at 6.34pm on Wednesday (March 11) to reports of a stabbing on Valence Avenue, Chadwell Heath.

“Officers attended with paramedics and a 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a knife wound.

“His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

“An investigation has been launched and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 6343/11MARCH or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

“No arrests have been made at this time.”

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