A man from Bow has been charged following a stabbing in Dagenham.
Olakunle Afolabi, 32, of McCullum Road is accused of section 18 wounding with intent, threatening a person with a bladed article in a public place and possession of class B drugs.
He is due to appear in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, January 10).
Police say the charges relate to an incident in Haydon Road, Dagenham yesterday morning, where a 37-year-old man was found suffering stab injuries.
The man was taken to hospital and his injuries are no longer believed to be life-threatening, the Met has said.
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