Appeal after man found with slash wound to his back in Romford

The man was found wounded in South Street (credit: Google Maps)

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Romford.

The 18-year-old was found in South Street with a slash wound to his back, just after 4pm yesterday (Wednesday, 18 January).

Police say the victim’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact the police.

Call 101, quoting CAD 4523/18Jan.

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Police were called to South Street at 16:14hrs on Wednesday.

An 18-year-old man was found with a slash wound to his back. Thankfully his injuries weren’t life-threatening.

? Any witnesses please call 101 quoting CAD 4523/18Jan. pic.twitter.com/eXS8bhBfdI

— Havering MPS (@MPSHavering) January 18, 2023

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