Five individuals ‘assaulted and stabbed’ on busy London avenue in broad daylight
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Five people have been ‘stabbed’ following an incident on Horn Lane in Acton (file)(Image: Google Maps)
Police have confirmed that five people have been stabbed following an incident on a busy street this afternoon (May 22).
The incident on Horn Lane, Acton in London, was reported to police on patrol at around 2:47pm.
The Metropolitan Police said: “Police on patrol on Horn Lane, Acton at 14.47hrs on Friday, 22 May were alerted to reports that five men had been involved in an altercation, whereby they were assaulted and stabbed.
“Officers provided emergency first aid to the five people.
“Four of the men, aged 20, 22, 42 and 47, were taken to hospital with stab wounds. Their condition has been deemed not to be life-threatening or life-changing.
“Another man – aged 26 – was taken to hospital where his injuries have also been deemed not to be life-threatening or life-changing.
“He has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and Possession with intent to supply Class A & B drugs but remains in hospital at this time.”
Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall said: “We recognise this will be concerning for the local community and want to reassure them that our detectives are working quickly to establish exactly what has taken place.
“Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days. If you have any concerns, please come and speak to our officers.”
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