Thirty-six-year-old man held on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two women were stabbed in east London.

The victims, aged in their 50s and 60s, needed hospital treatment following the attacks in Bow that took place two days apart.

Scotland Yard said a 36-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder at a Bow address in the early hours of Monday morning.

Police were continuing to appeal for information over the incidents.

In the first attack, a woman was stabbed in Chariot Close on Friday. She was taken to hospital for treatment, although her injuries were not life-threatening.

In the second incident, a 57-year-old woman suffered a number of stab wounds when she was attacked on Sunday night. Officers were called to the scene in Parnell Road, a short distance from Chariot Close, just before 8.30pm.

The victim was taken to hospital by the London ambulance service where she received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm on Sunday, although he was later released under investigation pending further inquiries.

Anyone with information was asked to call 101 quoting CAD 6062/26AUG18 or tweet information to MetCC. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.