THREE Dagenham teenagers have been arrested in connection with a stabbing near South Essex College in Grays.
A 16-year-old boy from Grays was stabbed in the chest outside the college at 5.20pm on Monday, December 13.
He was taken to Basildon Hospital and released the following day.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested last Wednesday, December 22, on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
A 16-year-old was arrested on last Tuesday, December 21, on suspicion of causing GBH and another 16-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday, December 23, on suspicion of causing GBH with intent.
Police confirmed all three teenagers are from Dagenham and have been bailed until Thursday, February 3.
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