23rd Feb 2023, 12:09pm Police patrols have been stepped up after an incident in which three people received knife injuries in Walthamstow. ", Another resident, named Kerry, added: "It's a quiet pub. There were pool balls going everywhere at one point. The first is on Wood Street, outside the Duke pub. For all the latest and greatest news from across the capital go to MyLondon's homepage here. "Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 6988/13Feb. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims family at this time. "The death is being treated as unexplained. Police confirmed that one man was arrested on suspicion of Grievous bodily harm (GBH) and robbery. A 17-year-old boy has died after he was discovered by paramedics in north-east London on Sunday night with a serious stab injury, police said. Forest Road was closed between Hale End Road and Fulbourne Road at around 6.15am this morning (Tuesday, March 3). 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She added: "I recognise these are deeply upsetting incidents and have already been in touch with the police about these matters.". Forest Road in Walthamstow is closed in both directions. Police have yet to release more details, but here is what we know so far about what has happened: Labour and Co-op MP for Walthamstow Stella Creasy has been tweeting about the incident, Walthamstow this is the police statement about what is happening in Lloyd Park and represents what can confirm has happened. A busy road in Walthamstow has been completely shut by police due to an ongoing incident. "One man was arrested on suspicion of GBH and robbery and taken into custody. Then two boys walked casually like nothing happened in balaclavas and then up the road like nothing happened. A murder investigation has been launched. People who may have information relative to the stabbings have been asked to contact the police non-emergency 101 line. (PA) A 26-year-old refugee has died after being hit by police car responding a 999 call in east London. ", "Enquiries into the circumstances continue.". Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 6988/13Feb. It's quite a nice area really.". This account already exists. Scotland Yard said their injuries have been confirmed as non-life threatening. News UK News Walthamstow, . These are your officers, please speak to them about any concerns you have. The full statement by Waltham Forest MPS said: "Police were called this afternoon to Lloyd Park after a mans body was discovered. A woman who lives on the road near the scene of the crime told our reporter at the scene that they had heard the shooting was from a birthday party as guests were coming out. Waltham Forest Council added: The police have closed Lloyd Park this evening. A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed they pronounced him dead at the scene. Police are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive on Friday (August 20) afternoon in an East London park. Whether you do so anonymously via Crimestoppers or you come to us directly- we need to know what you saw.". This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Enquiries into the circumstances continue.". pic.twitter.com/5gD5fjpULE. I am in contact with the local police regarding the incident, and would encourage anyone who was in the Wood Street area last night to come forward as soon as possible to ensure the police have all the information they need.. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Spatters of blood have also been pictured on the pavement within the cordon. . Please rate this website. "I clocked them as soon as they came in as dodgy. The road was closed at around 4am on Monday (January 24). Police have now confirmed that the stabbing involved a machete. He said: "Chairs were being broken peoples heads and pool cues. "There's always families and kids running around. He said: "Whilst news of this kind is concerning, I would like to reassure the community that we believe this was a targeted attack and there is nothing to suggest any wider risk to the public. The witness said he believes it was a calculated attack. Walthamstow. It has quietened a bit. Buses are unable Wood Street Library stop A.". An unrelated stabbing in Walthamstow happened just down the road from the Duke's Head pub where four men were stabbed. How We Use Your Data. One of the men, aged 22, was in a life threatening condition, but police told MyLondon on Wednesday morning this is no longer the case. After chasing them to Barge Walk, Nathaniel was stabbed and died in hospital a few days later on June 8. No issues with violence or fighting. 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The fire engines and an ambulance was spotted at around 7am today, (Friday, June 21), in Walthamstow High Street. Home. Were you at the scene? It is possible that attendees may have seen what happened. Please. Devastated residents speaking to MyLondon at the scene today have described their horror as the pub had apparently "gone high class" with "posh people in there" these days. The incident happened in September 2022, after a brief altercation and Met Police appealed for further information last month after releasing a picture of the suspect, who fled the scene. Officers from the local policing team in Waltham Forest are carrying out inquiries to establish what happened and are appealing for the publics help. Do you want the latest London travel, crime or transport news straight to your inbox? We need more police in this area. "I was in my flat and I saw someone with a hoodie run through the gate outside to between the tree and the fence. 68-year-old Sydney was last seen in Walthamstow in the morning. Officers said he was unresponsive when they arrived around 2pm. A group of males were seen to leave the area in a car. UK. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? We'll bring you the latest from this breaking news incident as we get it. "I have called an urgent meeting with the Borough Commander to hear how the police are responding to the recent rise in this fatal violence. Speaking to our reporter at the scene, Terry recalled: "Id been in my flat and heard the party going on. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Worlds gone mad.". The full Metropolitan Police statement reads: "Police were called at approximately 12:56hrs on Friday, 20 August after a man's body was discovered in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow. Violence suppression continues daily in many ways across Waltham Forest. They added that enquiries are ongoing and issued an appeal for information. Police came but he was taken to hospital by someone else and then we heard hed died. The park is fully closed and will remain so until at least Saturday morning according to Waltham Forest Council: INFO: The police have closed Lloyd Park #Walthamstow this evening. They can provide a tip quoting the reference CAD 5668/22 Feb. Local leaders have responded to the series of events, with Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy speaking out over Facebook. Forensic specialists were going in and out of the pub, where blood could be seen in the doorway and on the pavement. Scotland Yard said their injuries have. Unfortunately, we also expect the park to be closed tomorrow morning and events such as the Saturday market will not go ahead. Always there is fighting fighting fighting. Listings of Latest traffic news in Walthamstow and the surrounding area. His death is currently being treated as unexplained. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. He was threatening to jump before.. There is also a police cordon in an alleyway off Turner Road. If you are at the scene and have any information email us at sam.ormiston@reachplc.com. "Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service. Up next, police have urged Waltham Forest residents to call 999 if they spot a missing pensioner who was last seen in Walthamstow. They are not comfortable police vans and dogs searching. Last week more of your officers were deployed into key locations in Waltham Forest to provide high visibility reassurance. Police appeal over shooting of 18-year-old in London amid wave of violent crime. And the third is on Shernall Street, near Shernall news agents. Also with kids at home I'm worried. Just after 8pm, police rushed to the Duke pub on Wood Street in Walthamstow to reports of a stabbing. As and when I get more information I will share with you. A fourth man was then found with stab wounds in nearby Shernall Street. It was only at 9:30 so we heard the police arriving, not the actual shooting. Anybody with information has been asked to call the Met Police incident room on 020 8345 1570 or 101 and quote CAD 5697/17Mar, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. She said: "We heard it was from the birthday party as all the guests were coming out. Advertisement. A murder probe has been launched after a 25-year-old man was shot to death in Walthamstow, the second fatal shooting in the area in weeks. "This is a pretty quiet area, Ive not seen any murders right here but I swear you hear about them all the time in the news. Police rushed to the scene following reports of a knife attack at The Duke pub in Wood Street, Walthamstow . Detective Inspector Grant Stevens, who is leading the investigation, said: We are in the early stages of piecing together what happened last night and would like to hear from anyone who was inside the pub and witnessed the attack. Officers continue to appeal for anyone with information to come forward. We now have an update from the Met Police, a spokesperson said: Police were called at 3.41am on Monday, January 24 to Forest Road E17 to reports of men fighting in the street. We do not believe it was gang related. @MPSWForest Updates from Waltham Forest police, within the NE BCU of London's Met. There's posh people in there.". olice are investigating after a mans body was found this afternoon in an East London park. There are young guys always looking suspicious. ", He added: "Everyone was grabbing each other and falling over. 1000 people inside Would also be keen for info - just had police knocking on door to ask if heard anything after midnight (garden backs onto park), The man's body was found in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. At 7am today (Saturday, September 7), Met Police officers were called to reports of criminal damage to a property in Albert Road. Another business owner said the area was once rough but has quietened down. Details around the incident are currently unknown. In an earlier tweet, Transport for London Bus Alerts revealed that services were being diverted due to a 'crash'. The 25-year-old was shot in Forest Rise, Walthamstow, at about 9.25pm on Saturday (August 13). He told MyLondon: "It used to be a good spot for Saturday nights. "Today, 1 March, is one week on since this horrific attack took . Walthamstow. They are not comfortable police vans and dogs searching. We have increased the number of officers on patrol in Walthamstow after three men were injured in a stabbing on Wednesday evening. "Specialist units attended the scene and the victim had already been taken to an East London hospital by family members. A spokesman for the Met Police said the investigation is in a "very early stage". Police are increasingly worried for his safety after he went missing four days ago. Metropolitan Police investigate four stabbings in Walthamstow as MP calls for calm. Here is Stella Creasy's statement, which she posted in the Facebook group Walthamstow Life, in full: Walthamstow it is my sad duty to report that there has been another fatal shooting overnight. The Section 60 gave police powers to prevent additional incidents in the area until 6.30am today. 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