A man was stabbed by a group in Rainham and then took himself to hospital.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police received reports of a stabbing in Spencer Road at 5.10am on June 23.
At the scene, they confirmed that a man had been approached by a group of people and was then stabbed.
The victim of the stabbing is said to have taken himself to a hospital whilst reporting the incident to the police.
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A police investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD1586/23JUN.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
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