Man, 19, fighting for his life after being stabbed and shot in horror Dagenham ambush

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder
Police were called to Whalebone Lane South
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A 19-year-old is fighting for his life after he was stabbed and shot during a brutal attack in Dagenham, east London.

The victim was riding his bike when he was ambushed by a group of men on Whalebone Lane South at about 5.20pm on Thursday.

Police and paramedics rushed to the scene following reports of a stabbing.

The man was taken to hospital where it was confirmed he had been stabbed and shot. He remains in hospital in a critical condition.

The men fled the scene in three cars, Metropolitan Police said on Friday.

Three men, two aged 19 and one aged 26, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and are currently in custody.

Detective Iain Wallace, who is leading the investigation for the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “We know that the victim was riding a bike on the street when he was attacked by a group of men who arrived at, and left the scene, in three cars.

“Three men are in custody and our enquiries are moving forward to identify the others involved.

“This wasn’t a disagreement or a fight, it was an ambush that has left a 19-year-old fighting for his life. If you have information that could help us take these dangerous individuals off your streets please do get in touch.“

A crime scene is in place at the location and local enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information or footage relating to this incident should call 101 quoting CAD 5857/02May.

To remain 100 per cent anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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