A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in East London. A 19-year-old man was stabbed on Duckett Street on Friday, March 8 and is fighting for his life due to injuries.
Arosh Ali, 24, of White Tower Way, was charged with attempted murder earlier today (Friday, March 15) and will appear at Thames’ Magistrates Court later this afternoon. The victim remains in a critical condition in hospital.
He and his family are being supported by officers. The incident took place just before 2pm on March 8 and police and LAS rushed to the scene. A crime scene was in place around Duckett Street, which runs through a residential area and is near Shandy Park.
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A spokesperson for the Met said: "The attack occurred close to a mosque and we know this caused significant concern among the local community. Following extensive enquiries, officers do not believe the stabbing was a hate crime or that the victim was targeted due to his religion or race.
"Local officers have been carrying out extra patrols and speaking to those who live and work in the area to answer any questions and provide reassurance. Detectives believe there may be further witnesses who have not yet come forward and would urge anyone who saw or knows anything to get in touch as soon as possible by calling 101, reference 3741/08MAR24."
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