Schoolboy arrested after brawl in Dagenham’s Valence Park

A schoolboy has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon following a brawl in a park this morning.

Police were called to Valence Park at around 7am after a 14-year-old boy had sustained minor injuries in an altercation with three other males.

A 15-year-old suspect was then taken to an East London police station.

Barking and Dagenham CID are now investigating.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police by calling 101.