Two men charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Ilford

A third man has been arrested in connection with the incident 

Police have charged two 18-year-old men in connection with a stabbing in Ilford.

Lathujan Sivean, from Windor Road, Ilford and Abde Soliman, of no fixed abode, were both charged with attempted murder. 

They have also been charged with carrying an offensive weapon and intent to supply class B drugs. 

Both men will appear in Barkingside Magistrates’ Court via virtual court today. 

Detectives have also arrested a third man, aged 20, on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. 

It is after two men were taken to hospital with serious stab injuries. One was found in Roden Street at around 7.15pm on Thursday, 21 May. 

The other victim called police from a residential address in Forest Gate. 

Any witnesses are asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 8094/21 May or the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.