Live: Poplar 'stabs' updates as man fights for life

Lina PortmanJune 2, 2024

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A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the early hours of the morning. Met Police rushed to Cotton Street, E14, at around 5.10am this morning (June 1) and found two men in their 30s.

One of the men is in a life-threatening condition, while MyLondon is awaiting an update on the condition of the other. There were no arrests.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote reference 1419/01jun.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 5.10am on Saturday June 1 to Cotton Street, E14. Officers attended as well as the London Ambulance Service.

“Two men, both aged in their 30s, were taken to hospital. The condition of one of them was judged to be life-threatening.

“We are awaiting an assessment regarding the second man. Investigations are continuing to establish the circumstances.

“There have been no arrests. Anyone with information and any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police are asked to call 101 and quote reference 1419/01jun. To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers.”

A London Ambulance Service (LAS) spokesperson said: “We were called at 5.06am today (June 1) to reports of a stabbing in Cotton Street, E14.

“We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an incident response officer and members of our joint response unit. We also dispatched the Air Ambulance from London.

“We treated two patients on scene before taking one to a major trauma center and another patient to a hospital.”

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6:08 p.m.Rafi Mauro-Benady

Thank you for coming today

Thank you for checking out our blog on the Poplar Double Shot. We know one man is in life-threatening condition, while the other's condition is unknown. However, we have contacted the Met for a status update and will update you with the latest news tomorrow. Have a good evening!

5:57 p.m.Rafi Mauro-Benady

to summarize

A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the early hours of the morning.
One of the men is in a life-threatening condition, while MyLondon is awaiting an update on the condition of the other.
There were no arrests.
Met Police rushed to Cotton Street, E14, at around 5.10am this morning (June 1) and found two men in their 30s.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote reference 1419/01jun.

4:43 p.m.Rafi Mauro-Benady

Full LAS statement

An LAS spokesperson said: “We were called at 5.06am today (June 1) to reports of a stabbing in Cotton Street, E14.

“We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an incident response officer and members of our joint response unit. We also dispatched the Air Ambulance from London.

“We treated two patients on scene before taking one to a major trauma center and another patient to a hospital.”

4:12 p.m.Rafi Mauro-Benady

Other stabbings in the neighborhood last night

There was another stabbing in the area last night, just over 3 kilometers away. Police rushed to East Ferry Road, near the intersection with Manchester Road, E14, at around 1.15am this morning (Saturday June 1) to reports of a stabbing.

There they found two men aged 45 and 37. Read the full story here.

4:06 p.m.The important event

Full statement from police met

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 5.10am on Saturday June 1 to Cotton Street, E14. Officers attended as well as the London Ambulance Service.

“Two men, both aged in their 30s, were taken to hospital. The condition of one of them was judged to be life-threatening.

“We are awaiting an assessment regarding the second man. Investigations are continuing to establish the circumstances.

4:06 p.m.Rafi Mauro-Benady

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4:05 p.m.Rafi Mauro-Benady

Where did the alleged stabbings take place?

It happened on Cotton Street, E14, and left a man in his 30s fighting for his life. It is a long road lined with houses and a gas station. There have been no arrests and anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote reference 1419/01jun.

3:58 p.m.Rafi Mauro-Benady

What we know so far

Hello and welcome to our coverage of poplar “stabbing.”

A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the early hours of the morning.
Met Police rushed to Cotton Street, E14, at around 5.10am this morning (June 1) and found two men in their 30s.
One of the men is in a life-threatening condition, while MyLondon is awaiting an update on the condition of the other.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote reference 1419/01jun.
There were no arrests.