Police have arrested an 18-year-old man after a stabbing in Enfield, North London, early Wednesday morning. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds but his injuries have been assessed as neither life-changing nor life-threatening.
Incident Details
Officers were called to Ponders End High Street at 1:47am on June 24 to reports of a fight between several men. Upon arrival, the group had largely dispersed. Police were then directed to nearby Lincoln Road, where a man matching the description of a suspect was located and searched. Although no knife was found, a CCTV operator provided critical information: recent footage showed the same man in possession of a knife earlier that evening. He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.
Victim Found
Shortly after the arrest, the London Ambulance Service alerted police to a man who had sustained several stab wounds on nearby Garfield Road. Paramedics treated him at the scene before he was taken to hospital. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that his injuries are not life-changing or life-threatening.
Investigation Ongoing
A Met spokesperson said: “On Wednesday, June 24, at 1.47am police were called to reports of a fight between several men on Ponders End High Street, Enfield. Officers attended the scene, where the group had largely dispersed. They were informed that a man with a knife was on nearby Lincoln Road. Police located a man, aged 18, who matched the description given and searched him. While no knife was found, they were informed by a CCTV operator that recent footage had captured him in possession of a knife earlier that evening. He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. He was taken to custody, where he remains. Officers were then alerted by the London Ambulance Service to a man who had sustained several stab wounds on nearby Garfield Road. He was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital. His injuries have since been assessed as neither life-changing nor life-threatening. An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances. Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 590/24Jun.”
Police continue to investigate the incident and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
