Five men 'assaulted and stabbed' on busy London street in broad daylight
Five men were taken to hospital following the incident.
Five men were stabbed on a busy street in London this afternoon, police said. The Met Police said officers were alerted to reports that five men had been involved in an altercation and stabbed on Horn Lane, Acton, on Friday, May 22.
Upon their arrival at the scene, they provided medical support to five people, the Met Police added. A statement released on Friday read: "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.
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"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."
Police added the man was arrested. The statement read: "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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