Section 60 'stop and search' order after Hornchurch stabbing

Police are continuing to investigate a stabbing this morning (February 21) in Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, near to New City College.

A male student, 18, was taken to hospital for treatment and his condition is no longer considered to be life-threatening after emergency services were called at 10.41am.

• Live updates: Hornchurch college 'devastated' after student stabbed nearby

Now police will have additional powers across the entire RM11 postcode - covering areas in Hornchurch, Upminster and Emerson Park.

• READ MORE: 'We are devastated’: College responds after student stabbed

With these powers, officers will be able to stop and search anyone within the area without needing to have reasonable grounds.

• READ MORE: College in 'lockdown' after reports of Hornchurch stabbing

The order has started from noon today (February 21) until midnight.

Shocking news this afternoon in Ardleigh Green, Hornchurch, following a vicious knife attack. My thoughts are with the victim and I’m sure I speak for the whole of Havering in praying for his swift recovery. We cannot continue to allow stabbings and violent crime on our streets! pic.twitter.com/exPIej1T6U

— Andrew Rosindell MP (@AndrewRosindell) February 21, 2023

New City College was in "lockdown" today after reports of the off-site stabbing.

No arrests have been made at this early stage and anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD2318/21Feb.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.