Two men were taken to the hospital with stab injuries after a violent group altercation erupted in Dagenham late on Tuesday night.

The Metropolitan Police were called to Green Lane, close to the junction with Wood Lane, at around 10.18pm on May 13 following reports of multiple men fighting in the road.

When officers arrived, they discovered a man at the scene suffering from head injuries. He was promptly taken to hospital for treatment.

Shortly after, two other men presented themselves at hospital with stab wounds. Police believe all three injuries are linked to the same violent incident.

A large cordon was established at the scene, and Green Lane remained closed for more than 12 hours while forensic officers conducted investigations. The crime scene was lifted sometime after 11am on Wednesday, May 14.

Three men — aged 24, 36, and 47 — were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and affray. One of the men was also further arrested for possession of a class A drug.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed:

“At 22:18hrs on Tuesday, 13 May police were called to Green Lane, Dagenham following reports of a group of men fighting in the road.

Officers attended and found a man with head injuries, who was taken to hospital. Two men self-presented at hospital with stab wound injuries and, at this stage of the investigation, are believed to be connected to the incident.

Three men aged 24, 36 and 47 have been arrested on suspicion of GBH and affray. One of the men was further arrested for possession of a class A drug. An investigation is ongoing.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact the police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers.