Two boys, both aged 15, and a man, 25, have been arrested
A 13-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital with a face injury after an “assault” in east London last Thursday (September 25). A man, aged 25, and two boys, both aged 15, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
He was treated at the scene before being rushed to hospital, after officers were called to reports of an assault on South Street at around 8.20pm. His injuries are neither life-threatening nor life-changing, say police.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Service said: “Two 15-year-old boys and a 25-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and remain in custody. This is being treated as an isolated incident with no further risk to the public.
“Three people have been arrested following an assault in Romford. Police were called at around 20:20hrs on Thursday, 25 September to reports of an assault on South Street. “Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service, where a 13-year-old boy was treated at the scene for an injury to his face. He was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening or life-changing. “Two 15-year-old boys and a 25-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and remain in custody. This is being treated as an isolated incident with no further risk to the public. “Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information which could assist with the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting 01/8014211/25, or you can make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers, 0800 555111.”
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