Teen Girls Stabbed in Broad Daylight Clash in West Kensington
Detectives are scrambling for witnesses after two 17-year-old girls were stabbed on North End Road, West Kensington, last Monday afternoon.
Violent Stabbing in Busy West London Street
Police and emergency crews rushed to the scene around 5:35pm on April 23 following reports of a stabbing. Two teenage girls were found with slash and stab wounds. They were rushed to a central London hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and have since been discharged, now recovering at home.
Teen Arrested After Public Brawl
A 17-year-old girl was arrested at the scene and later bailed pending further investigation. Authorities say the incident followed a social media spat and an earlier verbal argument between the suspect and victims in a nearby restaurant. Tensions boiled over when the three crossed paths again further up North End Road, resulting in the violent attack.
Police Hunt Witnesses and Video Footage
Hammersmith and Fulham CID detectives are appealing for anyone who saw the stabbing or captured it on mobile phones or dash cams to come forward. Detective Constable Stewart Cherrington said:
“We are eager to establish the circumstances which led to two teenage girls being stabbed. This happened in a busy area, so lots of people will have seen something. Even the smallest detail could be vital. Please get in touch.”
Anyone with information can contact Hammersmith and Fulham CID on 0208 246 2678 or call 101, quoting reference CAD 5548/23APR.
