Three men have been injured after a fight at a busy nightclub in South Chingford.
Police were called to a “large fight” and reports of several people being stabbed at the nightclub in Harbet Road at around 3am yesterday morning (July 8).
There were around 400 people at the club at the time, and additional officers were brought in to bring the crowd under control.
Three men – two aged in their 20s and one in his 40s – suffered stab wounds and were taken to hospital by ambulance.
A police spokesperson confirmed that the condition of all three is not believed to be life-threatening.
An investigation has been launched, but no arrests have been made at this time.
A large crime scene remains in place in Harbet Road as officers conduct forensic analysis and a trawl of CCTV footage.
Anyone with information or mobile phone footage of the incident has been asked to call the Met on 101 quoting reference CAD 654/08jul.
To remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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