Breaking: 16 Year Old Stabbed Then Arrested as Violent Disorder Spreads Across Romford’s South Street.

A youth has been stabbed and later arrested in Romford following a fight yesterday afternoon.

Police were called at around 17:30 on Thursday 19 March to reports of a fight involving a knife on South Street.

While officers were making their way to the scene, further reports came in of a stabbing at Romford Station, which was later closed as police investigated the incident.

Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service.

A 16-year-old boy was assessed at the scene before being taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing.

The same boy was arrested on suspicion of affray and remains in hospital under police guard.

Enquiries are ongoing to trace further suspects.

Anyone with information or video footage is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD6005/19MAR.

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