A teenage girl has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed near Alec Reed Academy in Northolt this evening.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Godfrey Avenue, UB5, at 8:14 pm following reports of a stabbing. The incident occurred just a short distance from the school, sparking alarm in the local community.
London Ambulance Service confirmed they dispatched multiple resources, including ambulance crews, an incident response officer, and a tactical response unit.
“We treated a teenager at the scene and took her to hospital,” a spokesperson said. Her condition is not yet known.
Footage shared on social media shows a man being detained by police at the scene. The video has quickly drawn widespread attention and concern from residents.
One local commented, “Omg I hope she is ok, so glad he’s been arrested. Too many people are getting away with these attacks lately.”
Another wrote, “Thank god another one off the streets. Hope the girl will be ok.”
The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for a statement and are expected to release further details in due course.
The area around Godfrey Avenue remains cordoned off with police tape as officers continue their investigation.
This is a developing story. More updates will follow as they become available.