Third person charged with Dagenham attempted murder

A third person has been charged after a man was stabbed and shot in Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham.

A teenager, aged 17, will appear at Barkingside Youth Court on Monday 20 May charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, being in possession of a pointed/bladed article in a public place and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

He had been arrested by Met officers in Birmingham on Friday, 17 May.

Previously, two teenagers, both 17, were arrested in the Ashford area of Kent on Friday 10 May. They were transferred to London for questioning and were later charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

Both appeared at Barkingside Youth Court on Monday, 13 May. They were remanded in custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on Monday, 10 June.

Police were called to Whalebone Lane South in Dagenham at about 17:20hrs on Thursday, 2 May following reports that a man has been stabbed. Shortly after, a second call was received from a member of the public reporting gunshots heard in the area.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a 19-year-old man, with what appeared to be stab injuries. He was taken to hospital where it was confirmed that he had been stabbed and also shot. He remains in hospital in a critical condition. His next of kin has been informed.

Five men and a woman, aged between 18 and 25 years old, had previously been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They have since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command (Trident) investigate.

Anyone with information or footage relating to this incident should call 101 quoting 5857/02May. To remain 100 per cent anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.