Woman stabbed as she left party on boat in east London

The River Lea Canal in Hackney Wick
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Lydia Chantler-Hicks15 August 2023
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Police are investigating after a woman was stabbed as she left a boat party in east London.

The victim, 36, is understood to have been leaving a gathering on board a vessel in the River Lea Canal in Stratford around 5am on Sunday, July 16 when the attack happened.

She reportedly walked past a group of men on the canal footpath when she felt a “sharp pain” in her leg.

Police and paramedics were called to the scene, and she was taken to hospital where her condition was assessed as not life threatening.

The suspect is described as black, 6ft 2in tall, with dreadlocks.

No arrests have yet been made and Scotland Yard on Tuesday issued an appeal urging anyone with information to get in touch.

Detective Constable Ben Taylor said: “We believe the victim was leaving a party that had been held on a boat when she walked past a group of men and then felt a sharp pain in her leg.

“She realised she had been stabbed but the suspect had left the scene. Our enquiries are ongoing but I urge anyone who was there, especially at the event, and may have captured images and video, to make contact with us immediately.”

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or @MetCC and quote CAD1536/16Jul. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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