Evening Stabbing Near West London Canal
A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in a secluded area of West London on Monday evening. Police were called to the Grand Union Canal, near Westbourne Park, at approximately 7:30 pm on November 17 following reports of the violent incident.
Emergency Response and Victim's Condition
Upon arrival, emergency services discovered the victim with a stab wound. The London Ambulance Service had been alerted at 7:31 pm and dispatched significant resources to the scene. An ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, an incident response officer, and a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance were all sent to assist.
The man was treated at the scene before being taken to a major trauma centre as a priority. Fortunately, his injuries were later assessed and deemed not to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Ongoing Police Investigation
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are treating the incident as an attempted robbery. A spokesperson stated that no arrests have been made and enquiries are actively continuing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. If you witnessed anything or have details that could assist the investigation, please call 101 quoting the reference CAD 6770/17Nov.
