A man in his 20s has been rushed to a major trauma centre after being stabbed during a late-night altercation on Kilburn High Road.
Metropolitan Police were called to reports of a disturbance at 11:59pm on Thursday, 29 May, near the busy high street in NW6. Emergency services, including London Ambulance Service and first responders, were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, they found a man suffering from stab wounds. He was treated at the scene and then transported by ambulance to hospital, where he remains. His condition has not yet been made public.
Ambulance Service Response
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed:
“We were called at 12.07am this morning (30 May) to reports of a stabbing in Kilburn High Road, NW6.
We sent an ambulance crew, two paramedics in fast response cars and an incident response officer to the scene.
We treated a patient at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre as a priority.”
Police Investigation Underway
Police have not yet made any arrests in connection with the incident. A crime scene was established overnight, and forensic teams were seen examining the pavement in front of shops and businesses early this morning.
A spokesperson for the Met Police added:
“Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing. No arrests have been made at this stage.”
Appeal for Information
Witnesses or anyone with information or video footage relating to the incident are urged to contact police via 101, quoting the date and location of the incident. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The attack follows a string of violent incidents in North West London this month, with residents calling for increased patrols and a stronger police presence in the area.