St Johns Road, East Ham double stabbing puts men in trauma centre

Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called at 3.35am this morning (July 26) with reports of a stabbing in St Johns Road. 

They attended with colleagues from the London Ambulance Service. 

London's Air Ambulance was also dispatched to the stabbing. 

Both men in their 40s are in a major trauma centre (Image: Newham Crime Watch (FB)) The charity is only called out in response to London's most seriously injured patients. 

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The first paramedic arrived within two minutes of the initial report coming in. 

At the scene, two men were discovered to be suffering from stab wounds. 

The men, both in their 40s, have been taken to a major trauma centre where their condition is not believed to be life-threatening. 

Barking Road and surrounding side roads have been taped off since around 4am this morning (Image: Newham Crime Watch (FB)) A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. 

He remains in police custody at this time. 

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The A124 Barking Road has been partially closed between the A117 Ron Leighton Way and Keppel Road from around 4am this morning. 

Lloyd Road has also been taped off. 

A 36-year-old man is in custody (Image: Newham Crime Watch (FB)) According to the AA, the road closure remains in place at this time. 

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 879/26JUL.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.