A man in his 50s was rushed to a major trauma centre after a brutal stabbing at Brent Cross shopping centre in North London early this morning.
Air Ambulance Scrambles to the Scene
An air ambulance was deployed swiftly following reports of a violent fight. Paramedics, including an advanced paramedic and incident response officer, treated the victim at the scene before flying him to the hospital with a serious stab wound.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 9.33am today (14 April) to reports of a stabbing in Brent Cross Shopping Centre, NW4. We treated a patient at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre as a priority.”
Suspect on the Run as Police Launch Manhunt
The Met confirmed the attacker fled immediately after the assault. While police say this appears to be an isolated incident, they have launched a manhunt to catch the suspect.
- Victim currently receiving treatment in the hospital
- Police are investigating reports of an altercation
- Emergency teams included advanced paramedics and ambulance crews
The public is urged to stay vigilant and report any information to help police crack the case.