A man is fighting for his life after a horrific stabbing took place along Westminster Bridge, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.
Police were called to attend the scene at around 10.45am this morning after a fight was said to have erupted in central London.
Soon after, the Met, along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, rushed to the scene to find a man suffering from a stab wound.
The man has now been hospitalised and remains in critical condition.
Police have arrested three people on suspicion of attempted murder, while another has been arrested on suspicion of affray
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Police have arrested three people on suspicion of attempted murder, while another has been arrested on suspicion of affray.
Two of the suspects have been taken to hospital to tend to their minor facial injuries.
Currently, police have set up a road closure along the bridge, while saying that inquiries into the stabbing incident are ongoing.
It is understood that the stabbing was an “isolated incident” and is not being treated as terror-related.
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The London Ambulance Service has confirmed that they sent several officers to the scene – which included an incident response officer as well as London’s Air Ambulance.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called today (Sunday) at 10.46am to reports of an incident on Westminster Bridge, SW1.
“We sent a number of resources including ambulance crews, an advanced paramedic, an incident response officer and London’s air ambulance.
“We treated a man at the scene before taking him to hospital.”
The attack took place near the Houses of Parliament
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The incident occurred a short distance away from the Houses of Parliament, shocking tourists on Sunday morning.
Pictures shared online show several police vehicles parked along the major London bridge, while “hundreds of officers” swarmed the scene.
People with information have been requested to contact police on 101 quoting CAD 2468/24NOV.
Additionally, they can get in touch with independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
