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Barking stabbing: Two knifed during early morning burglary in east London

Two people have been stabbed during an early morning burglary in east London, police have said.

The victims were rushed to hospital at about 5am after the attack in Farr Avenue, a quiet residential road in Barking.

Scotland Yard said a firearm was also recovered from the scene.

A spokesman added that no arrests have been made.

He said: "Police are on scene in Farr Avenue, Barking following an aggravated burglary just before 5am.

"Two victims were stabbed during the incident and are currently at an east London hospital.

"A firearm has also been recovered. No arrests have been made and a crime scene remains in place."

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