Romford stabbing: Three teenagers rushed to hospital after triple stabbing in East London

Three teenagers are rushed to hospital after triple stabbing in east London ‘following mass brawl inside takeaway’

  • Three boys aged 15, 16 and 17 were found with stab wounds in Romford
  • Met Police confirmed there have been no arrests and are asking for witnesses

Three young boys were rushed to hospital after a triple stabbing in east London following an alleged brawl in a takeaway.

Police and the London Ambulance Service were called to Popeyes takeaway in Romford where the brawl had erupted at about 5.30pm on Monday, according to The Sun. 

The report claimed a group of boys in hooded coats were seen before a fight broke out with punches, people being thrown to the floor and others using chairs to hit with. 

Three teenagers aged 15, 16 and 17 were found with stab wounds, not thought to be life threatening. 

The Met Police confirmed there have been no arrests. 

Met Police were called to Romford shortly after 5.30pm on Monday

Photographs from the scene show a police cordon is in place while officers investigate the incident

Photographs from the scene show a police cordon is in place while officers investigate the incident

Police are asking any witnesses to get in touch following the stabbing

Police are asking any witnesses to get in touch following the stabbing 

Photographs from the scene show a police cordon is in place while officers investigate the incident.  

A Met Police spokesman told MailOnline: ‘Police were called at 17:38hrs on Monday, 27 February, to reports of a stabbing in South Street, Romford.

‘Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service. Three teenage boys, aged 15, 16 and 17, were found with stab wounds.

‘They were taken to hospital for treatment – none of their injuries are life threatening.’

‘Enquiries are ongoing and a crime scene is in place. Any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 5355/27Feb. 

‘To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.’