A man has been charged with a murder in Dagenham.
Police were called by London Ambulance Service at around 01:30hrs on Saturday, 20 April, to a 50-year-old man suffering stab injuries in Rothwell Gardens, Dagenham.
Officers attended and their initial investigations quickly led them to a second man suffering critical stab injuries in nearby Flamstead Road. Despite the efforts of emergency services, 23-year-old Haseeb Bhatti died at the scene. The family of Mr Bhatti are being supported by specialist officers.
The condition of the 50-year-old man was not life-threatening. He was discharged from hospital.
The Met investigation led to the arrest of a man in Ashford, Kent on 24 April. On 26 April the man was charged with the murder of Haseeb Bhatti and also with GBH with intent on the 50-year-old man.
The man charged is Frankie Burletson, 24, (10/02/2000) of Dagenham.
He appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on the morning of 26 April and was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 30 April.
The Met’s investigation is led by detectives from Specialist Crime supported by local policing colleagues.
Anyone with information or any witnesses are asked to call police on 101, ref 621/20APR. To remain anonymous please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers.
