Stabbing on New Road, Chingford sends man to major trauma centre
Emergency services treated the patient at the scene before transferring him by road on 4 August 2026
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A man was stabbed on New Road in Chingford at 7:38 pm on Tuesday 4 August 2026. London Ambulance Service responded with an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast-response car, and an incident response officer. An air ambulance was also dispatched to the scene.
The patient received treatment at the scene before being transported by road to a major trauma centre. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed the transfer but did not disclose the patient’s condition or identity.
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Chingford and Woodford Green MP Iain Duncan Smith issued a statement about the incident. He said he had spoken with the borough commander and asked the public to provide any information to police.
I am aware of a serious incident that has taken place this evening, Tuesday 4th August, at Brook Crescent, Chingford. If anyone has any information that may assist they are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 7350/04AUG26.
Iain Duncan Smith, MP for Chingford and Woodford Green
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Duncan Smith’s statement referred to the location as Brook Crescent, a street adjacent to New Road. Police have not confirmed whether the incident occurred on New Road or Brook Crescent. It is unclear if the discrepancy reflects a change in the reported location or an error in the initial statement.
What happens next
Metropolitan Police are investigating the stabbing. Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact police by calling 101 and quoting the reference CAD 7350/04AUG26. The incident remains under review, and no arrests have been reported.
Questions this report answers
+What happened on New Road in Chingford on 4 August 2026?
A man was stabbed at 7:38 pm. London Ambulance Service treated him at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre. Police are investigating and have asked witnesses to come forward.
+How can witnesses help the police investigation?
Witnesses should call 101 and quote CAD 7350/04AUG26. MP Iain Duncan Smith urged the public to provide any information that may assist the police in their enquiries.
+Was an air ambulance sent to the scene?
Yes, London Ambulance Service dispatched an air ambulance alongside an ambulance crew, a fast-response car, and an incident response officer. The patient was later taken to hospital by road.
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