Two men are in hospital after a stabbing in Dagenham.
Metropolitan Police officers were called to reports of a stabbing in Oval Road North at around 2.50pm on Saturday (March 21).
Two men were taken to hospital, where their injuries were assessed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing.
No arrests have been made at this stage.
Superintendent Sharon Brind, responsible for policing in Dagenham, said: “Our thoughts are with the two individuals injured in this incident, and with their families and friends.
"This will understandably be deeply concerning for the local community.
“I want to reassure residents that the Met remains absolutely committed to tackling knife crime and keeping Londoners safe.
"A proactive investigation is already well underway to identify and locate those responsible.
“Officers will remain in the area to carry out enquiries and provide reassurance.
"If you saw anything or have any information - no matter how small - please come forward and speak to us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 and quoting CAD 4387/21MAR.
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