News / UK News Murder probe launched after man, 23, stabbed to death in Dagenham By Press Association April 20, 2024, 3:32 pm Police were called to an address in Rothwell Gardens, Dagenham, early on Saturday morning (PA) Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in Dagenham, East London. Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 1.30am on Saturday to an address in Rothwell Gardens where a man had suffered stab injuries. Their initial investigations led them to find a second man suffering critical stab injuries nearby in Flamstead Road. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the second man, aged 23, died at the scene. Officers believe they know the identity of the dead man, and inquiries are ongoing to inform his family. The other man, who suffered non life-threatening injuries, has been discharged from hospital. He has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in police custody. Anyone with information or any witnesses are asked to call police on 101, ref 621/20APR. Enjoy the convenience of having The Sunday Post delivered as a digital ePaper straight to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Subscribe for only £5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica. Subscribe More from The Sunday Post Second man arrested after death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey is bailed Machete attack victim died from 23cm-deep stab wound, murder trial jury told Teenager arrested after house and cars set on fire in Stockton Man, 20, found guilty of manslaughter of 16-year-old boy stabbed in neck