Two teenagers have been arrested following a stabbing at a McDonald’s restaurant on The Broadway in Southall, which left a 15-year-old boy injured.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 2:06pm on Saturday (15 March), following reports of an altercation inside the fast-food outlet. Officers from the Metropolitan Police, alongside paramedics and an air ambulance team, responded swiftly to the incident.

The victim, a 15-year-old boy, was treated at the scene and taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service (LAS) with stab wounds. His injuries have since been confirmed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing.

Two 14-Year-Olds Arrested

In the hours following the incident, police carried out enquiries in the area and arrested two 14-year-old boys on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent.

According to the Metropolitan Police, one of the teenagers has since been bailed pending further enquiries, while the other — a 14-year-old boy from the W12 area — has been charged with wounding with intent.

He is due to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court today (Monday 17 March).

Ongoing Investigation

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said:
“Police were called at 14:06hrs on Saturday, 15 March to a fast food restaurant on The Broadway, Southall following reports of an altercation. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance. A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital by LAS with stab wounds. His condition was later assessed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing.”

“Following enquiries in the area, police arrested two boys, both aged 14, shortly afterwards on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. One has since been bailed pending further enquiries and the other charged with wounding with intent.”

Community Reaction

The incident has raised concerns among local residents about youth violence in the area, especially in public spaces frequented by young people. Many are calling for increased police presence and community outreach to tackle the issue.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police are urging anyone with further information or who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101, quoting reference CAD 3775/15MAR25, or to provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.