Man rushed to major trauma centre after stabbing on Willesden High Road
Stabbing Shuts Down Busy Willesden High Road
A man was stabbed just before midday on Willesden High Road, sparking chaos on one of Brent’s busiest routes. Emergency services raced to the scene near Brondesbury Park at 11:54am after reports of the attack.
The victim suffered a head injury and received urgent treatment on site before being rushed to a major trauma centre by London Ambulance Service (LAS).
London Ambulance Service Acts Fast
“We were called at 11.54am today (July 7) to reports of a stabbing on High Road, Willesden. We sent an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic, an incident response officer and a clinical team manager. We treated a man for a head injury and took him to a major trauma centre as a priority.”
Road Closure Causes Major Travel Trouble
Police have closed Willesden High Road around Brondesbury Park, causing heavy traffic delays in all directions. Five London bus routes are diverted, disrupting journeys for thousands:
- Bus 98
- Bus 260
- Bus 266
- Bus 302
- Bus 460
Transport for London (TfL) urges commuters to check their journey planner and seek alternative routes while the closure remains.
Police Investigation Underway, No Arrests Yet
The crime scene remains sealed off as police investigate. Willesden High Road is a busy commercial hub with shops and cafes, now gripped by this shocking attack.
The Metropolitan Police have been approached for comment but have not issued an official statement. No arrests have been made so far.
