Goodmayes: Two arrested and road closed after fight

Police were called after midnight to a fight on the A118 High Road, Seven Kings <i>(Image: Google/PA)</i>
Police were called after midnight to a fight on the A118 High Road, Seven Kings (Image: Google/PA)
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Two men have been arrested after a fight took place in the early hours of this morning.

Officers were called at around 00.45am today (Monday, April 10) to a fight in High Road, Seven Kings.

Three men were taken to hospital for treatment and it is believed none are in a life-threatening condition.

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The A118 High Road in Goodmayes was closed in both directions due to the police incident, although it has now been reopened.

London buses, including the route 86 bus, were diverted away from the area.

A 25-year-old man and a 48-year-old man have been arrested in connection with the incident.

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A spokesperson for the Met Police said: "Police were called at around 00:45 on Monday, 10 April, to a fight in High Road, Seven Kings.

"Three men were taken to hospital for treatment.

"None is in a life-threatening condition.

"Two men – aged 25 and 48 – have been arrested in connection with the investigation."

Any witnesses yet to speak with police are asked to call 101 ref CAD 286/10apr.

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