According to the Waltham Forest Police, road closures are in place. The lockdown does not, however, affect the welfare of members of the local community, according to reports.
"Officers are currently on scene dealing with a multiple person stabbing in Walthamstow, E17. All victims are receiving treatment in hospital and we await an update on their condition", Waltham Forest Police tweeted.
(1/2)Officers are currently on scene dealing with a multiple person stabbing in Walthamstow, E17. All victims are receiving treatment in hospital and we await an update on their condition. This is an isolated incident and we don’t believe there is a risk to members of the public.
— Waltham Forest MPS | North East BCU (@MPSWForest) March 11, 2020
According to police, four people were injured in the incident but their condition is not life-threatening. At least seven were arrested in connection to the incident.
UPDATE - Four males, all aged around 15/16, taken to hospital with stab/ slash injuries - none believed to be life-threatening.
— Waltham Forest MPS | North East BCU (@MPSWForest) March 12, 2020
Seven arrests in total for violent disorder, possession of offensive weapon & affray.
Witnesses/ those with info - pls call 101 ref CAD 7922/11 Mar.
Waltham Forest Police said they were "given additional search powers" to conduct their investigation into the incident.
