Two Hospitalised After Stabbing on Kilburn High Road
Chaos erupted on Kilburn High Road last night as two people were rushed to hospital following a brutal stabbing. The incident sparked a major police operation and led to multiple crime scenes being set up in the area.
Emergency Services Descend on Scene
The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service were called at 5.46pm on Sunday, January 5, after reports of a knife attack near the North London Tavern.
Paramedics treated two victims at the scene before rushing them to a major trauma centre. Their conditions remain unknown.
“We were called at 5.46pm on Sunday, 5 January, to reports of a stabbing on Kilburn High Road, NW6. We sent ambulance crews, an advanced paramedic, and an incident response officer. A trauma team was also dispatched from London’s Air Ambulance. Two patients were treated at the scene and taken to major trauma centres,” a London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed.
Multiple Crime Scenes and Road Closures
Police have closed Kilburn High Road in both directions. A second crime scene has been established near The Old Bell pub, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Authorities have yet to confirm if the two scenes are linked, but investigations are ongoing.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
The Met Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Those who witnessed the attack or have useful details are asked to contact police on 101.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.