Man 'stabbed in row over woman' outside London Docklands Crowne Plaza Hotel

Hatty Collier10 November 2016
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A man was stabbed during a row over a woman outside a hotel in east London.

The 39-year-old victim was knifed in the stomach after he was accused of looking at the girlfriend of one of his attackers outside the Crowne Plaza Hotel in London Docklands, police said.

He was stabbed with a black handled knife after getting into an argument with the two men over the woman when he was sat on a bench next to the hotel in Western Gateway.

Police said two suspects, both described as Asian men aged in their 20s, and the girlfriend fled towards Silverton Way after the attack.

Police want to speak to this man [ref 228465] in connection with the assault
Metropolitan Police

The victim was taken to an east London hospital and has recovered from his injuries.

Officers today released CCTV of two men walking through the hotel reception who they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

Appeal: Officers want to speak to this man [ref 228466] in connection with the attack

The first suspect is described as 5ft 7ins tall and wore earrings, a red T-shirt with a logo of a boat and a black jacket. His hair was shaved at the sides.

The second man is described as 5ft 9ins tall. He wore a white T-shirt and a black jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to call Forest Gate CID on 020 8217 5820 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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