COPS have arrested a man after five people were stabbed on a busy street.
Emergency services rushed to the scene in Hom Lane, Acton, West , this afternoon, following reports five men had been assaulted and stabbed in an altercation.
The emergency services were called to Horn Lane in Acton this afternoon (file photo) Credit: Google Maps
Four of the men, aged 20, 22, 42 and 47, were taken to hospital with stab wounds.
The fifth man, aged 26, was also taken to hospital.
Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The fifth man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and possession with intent to supply Class A & B .
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 presence in the area over the coming days.
“If you have any concerns, please come and speak to our officers.”
The 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.”
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