Shocking video footage has surfaced online showing a man being attacked and stabbed in the back of a taxi in Rainham. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that this incident is related to a stabbing that occurred on Spencer Road last month.
The disturbing video, which has gone viral on social media, captures three masked attackers getting out of a car and approaching the taxi. The victim, who was approached by a group of people before the attack, managed to take himself to the hospital and report the incident to the police.
In the footage, the masked individuals can be seen trying to strike the victim with knives, with one of them smashing a window of the taxi. Despite the victim’s efforts to defend himself and the taxi driver’s attempt to drive away, the attackers persist in their assault.
The victim is shown with blood seeping through his shirt and injuries to his arm and face. The Metropolitan Police have acknowledged the video and stated that the incident is under investigation, with no arrests made yet.
Anyone with information about the attack is urged to contact the police or provide anonymous tips to Crimestoppers. The brutality of this attack is a stark reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious behavior to the authorities. Violence like this has no place in our communities, and it is crucial that those responsible are brought to justice.
