A 40-year-old Dagenham man has been hailed a hero after smashing through a window to help save the toddler involved in yesterday's horrific triple stabbing.
Davey Holland, a dad-of-six, burst into the property after receiving a knock at his door from the blood-soaked mother.
He smashed open a window as the suspect was being treated by an off-duty police officer.
The suspect, who is in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Screengrab taken from PA Video of a police tent at a property on First Avenue in Dagenham
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He left three victims, who are believed to be known to each other, including a two-year-old boy and eight-year-old girl.
Recounting yesterday's horrific 5.35pm attack, Holland told The Sun: “The mum knocked at my door. It was horrible.
“She was saying there’s a baby in the house, please help him.”
The three victims were rushed to hospital to receive urgent treatment for their stab wounds.
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Screengrab taken from PA Video of a police tent at a property on First Avenue in Dagenham
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The arrested man was also transported to hospital after being "taken unwell". He was later discharged into police custody.
Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford, responsible for policing in Barking and Dagenham, said: "This is a truly shocking attack and I want to thank local residents for their assistance and patience while we deal with this incident.
"At this early stage, we believe those involved were known to each other and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.
"A crime scene will remain in place for some time while our officers carry out vital work and you will see an increased policing presence in the area over the coming days.
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"If you have any concerns or information that could assist police then please speak to an officer or call police on 101."
A London Ambulance Service spokesman added: "We were called at 5.35pm today (October 25) to reports of an incident in First Avenue, Dagenham.
"We sent a number of resources to the scene including four ambulance crews, medics in fast response cars and advanced paramedics.
"We also dispatched London's Air Ambulance. We treated four people at the scene.
"We took one person to hospital and three to a major trauma centre as a priority."
