A woman and two children have been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Dagenham.

The incident happened in First Avenue near Centre Road at around 5.35pm today (October 25).

Police, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance were called to the scene.

The woman, in her 30s, and two kids, an eight-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy, were found injured and taken to hospital. 

The Metropolitan Police said it is awaiting an update on the boy and woman, but the girl's condition was not believed to be life-threatening.

A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.

He was also taken to hospital after being taken unwell, however, he since been discharged into police custody.

A crime scene remains in place as police enquiries into the circumstances continue.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at approximately 17:35hrs on Friday, 25 October to reports of a stabbing in First Avenue, Dagenham.

“Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended.

“A woman and two female children were found suffering stab injuries – they have been taken to hospital for treatment.

“A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. He was also taken to hospital after being taken unwell.

“A crime scene remains in place.”