Man In Life Threatening Condition After Being Assaulted In Dagenham.

A man remains in a life threatening condition after being assaulted on Shafter Road/ Rainham Road, yesterday morning. The incident took place just before 9am, as the road remained closed for the most part of the day.

Two men have been arrested by police-a 38 year old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, robbery and failing to provide a breath test and a 48 year old on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and robbery. Both men remain in custody.

A spokesperson for the Met Police told the Havering Daily:

“On Tuesday, 26 August at 08:53 police were called to reports of a man assaulted in Rainham Road South, Dagenham.

Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service who treated a 31-year-old man before taking him to hospital. His condition is assessed as life-threatening.

Two men were arrested shortly after the incident. A 38-year-old was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, robbery and failing to provide a breath test. A 48-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and robbery. Both men remain in custody.”

Enquiries continue. Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 2236/26August.

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