Detectives are appealing for witnesses following stabbing in Upminster

No arrests have been made at this stage (pic- Google Maps)

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in Upminster.

Police were called a little before 15:30 on Friday 24, September to reports of a male stabbed in Marlborough Gardens.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a 15-year-old boy suffering with stab injuries. 

He was taken to a major trauma centre via air ambulance and his condition is being treated as life threatening. 

Detectives from the Met’s East Area CID are investigating. 

Investigations are at an early stage, no arrests have currently been made but enquires are continuing.

Witnesses or anyone with information are being asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote 4545/24sep.

To remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers, no piece of information about knife crime is insignificant or too small. Any information you give to Crimestoppers can make a difference in reducing knife crime and the harm it causes to families.

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