Teen stabbed at Plaistow Halloween party in attempted murder probe

Summarised from 4 outlets · 10 reports · Updated 1 Nov, 11:43 · Archive

An 18-year-old was stabbed multiple times at a Halloween party in Plaistow, east London, in what police are treating as attempted murder.

An 18-year-old man was stabbed multiple times at a Halloween party at a community centre in James Close, Plaistow, Newham, at around 7.45pm on Wednesday, October 28. Between eight and ten masked men entered the party before the attack took place.

The victim was stabbed in the torso and arms. He was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service with life-threatening injuries but is now in a stable condition. The Metropolitan Police say his injuries may prove life-changing.

Detectives are treating the incident as attempted murder. No arrests have been made so far. Detective Inspector Sam Lockstone, leading the investigation, said: 'We are grateful to those who have come forward so far. However, there were a lot of young people at the party who fled when the stabbing happened, and it is really important that they contact police and offer any information they can to help with our enquiries.'

Police are appealing for witnesses, particularly young people who attended the party and fled during the violence. They are asking anyone with video footage taken during or after the event to come forward. Those with information can contact police on 101, quoting CAD 6525/28OCT26, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

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• Police hunt masked thugs who burst into Plaistow Halloween party and stabbed teen in torsoThe Metropolitan Police have launched an attempted murder investigationMyLondon · 31 Oct, 16:15
• Teen stabbed by ‘eight to 10 masked men’ at east London Halloween partyAn 18-year-old was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a Halloween party was reportedly hijacked by group of masked menEvening Standard · 30 Oct, 15:20
• Halloween HORROR as eight to ten masked men storm ‘violent’ party and teen stabbedAround eight to ten masked men stormed a violent Halloween party in Plaistow which resulted in a teenager being stabbed multiple times.This Is Local London · 30 Oct, 15:13
• Teen stabbed repeatedly at Halloween party as police launch attempted murder probeAn 18-year-old man was stabbed multiple times at a Halloween party in a community centre in James Close, Plaistow, Newham, at around 7.45pm on October 28.This Is Local London · 30 Oct, 15:07

In this story: Plaistow · Newham · James Close · Metropolitan Police · Sam Lockstone

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