A man has been arrested in connection with a double stabbing in Harold Hill.

It comes after police were called to Petersfield Avenue at around 5pm on Friday (February 9) where two men, both 20, were found with stab wounds.

A 38-year-old man was arrested that evening on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and taken to an east London police station.

He has been bailed to return on a mid-May date, police said.

The 20-year-olds were taken to an east London hospital by the London Ambulance Service where their injuries were deemed not life threatening. 

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It appears to have been an isolated incident, police said.

Anyone with any information or footage relating to this incident are asked to call 101 and quote 5402695/24.

To remain anonymous, call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.