LONDON: VICTIM OF FATAL STABBING IN TOWER HAMLETS NAMED AS DETECTIVES MAKE ARREST

The victim of a fatal stabbing in Bow on Sunday has been named by detectives as Shae Gordon, who was aged 17 and from Enfield.

His family are being supported by specialist officers.

This afternoon Metropolitan Police Officers arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of violent disorder.  As of this writing, he remains in police custody.

A second teenager remains critically ill in a medial facility being attended to by medical personnel.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers of the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command is leading the investigation.

DCI Rogers, said:

"An arrest has been made and our investigation  is continuing at pace.  Shae's family have our assurances that we will do everything we possibly can to bring them justice and support them following their terrible loss.  I also want to reassure them and the wider community that my team and I are working around the clock to establish exactly what has happened and who is responsible.  I would ask anyone who witnessed this incident or may have information that could help our investigation to please get in touch with us and share what you know."

DCI Rogers, added:

"I am aware of reports saying that about a hundred people, armed with weapons were involved.  While I would stress that our investigation is in its very early stages, this information does not appear to be wholly accurate.  We know a significant number of people were caught up in this incident but not necessarily directly involved or armed with weapons."

Police were called at 00:09 on Sunday 4 September 2022 and were alerted to reports of a disturbance involving a large number of people in Lichfield Road which is located in the E3 district.

Officers attended and became aware of two males - Shae and another victim - with stab wounds.

Medics from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended.

Both victims were taken to a medical facility located in East London.

Despite the best efforts of medical staff, Shae was pronounced dead at 01:54.

Anyone who witnessed this incident, or who has captured footage or images, should call the Major Incident Room on 0208 345 3715, giving the reference Operation Wildcast.

Information can also be provided to the independent charity CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.