Officers from the Metropolitan Police were dispatched to Sheringham Avenue at 3.57am on September 8 after being alerted to an incident.

A large scene was put in place, encompassing neighbouring streets Romford Road and Little Ilford Lane.

A 62-year-old man was found suffering stab wounds in a property and was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

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Six men, all aged between 22 and 57, were arrested at a nearby address but have all since been bailed pending further enquiries.

An update provided by the Met today (September 12) has revealed the victim remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police via 101 quoting 798/8SEP.