A fatal stabbing in Shepherd’s Bush has left one man dead and another in hospital following a violent altercation on Saturday afternoon.
Incident Details
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The Metropolitan Police were called to Erconwald Street at around 1.10pm after reports of an altercation involving two males.
Officers arrived at the scene within minutes, where they discovered two individuals suffering from stab injuries.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, one of the men was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
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The second individual was rushed to hospital, where he remains under medical care. His current condition is not yet known.
Arrest and Investigation
Police have confirmed that the injured man has been arrested on suspicion of murder while receiving treatment in the hospital. Investigators are actively working to establish the circumstances that led to the violent encounter.
Erconwald Street remains cordoned off as forensic officers continue their investigative work. The area is expected to stay closed for several hours as evidence is collected and analyzed.
Appeal for Information
The Metropolitan Police are appealing to the public for assistance. A spokesperson urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has potentially relevant information to come forward.
“Anybody who witnessed the incident – or who has potentially relevant information – should contact the police on 101, quoting reference 3435/05APR.”
Local residents expressed shock and sadness over the incident. One witness, who wished to remain anonymous, described hearing loud shouting just moments before the police arrived.
Community Reaction
Residents of Shepherd’s Bush have voiced their concerns over recent violence in the area. Community leaders are calling for increased police presence to ensure public safety.
A London Ambulance Service Spokesperson added: “We were called at 1.08pm today (April 5) to reports of a stabbing at Erconwald Street, East Acton. We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer, members of our Hazardous Area Response Team and a car from London’s Air Ambulance.
“Our crews treated two people at the scene, unfortunately despite the best efforts of our crews and emergency partners, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The other was conveyed to a major trauma centre.”
A Met spokesperson said: “Around 13:10hrs on Saturday, 5 April, officers were called to Erconwald Street, Shepherd’s Bush, following reports of an altercation.
“Officers attended within minutes, and established that two males had suffered stab injuries. Very sadly, and despite the best efforts of paramedics, one of them was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The second person was taken to hospital, where he remains. We await an update on his condition, but he has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Erconwald Street remains closed while officers carry out investigative work.
“Anybody who witnessed the incident – or who has potentially relevant information – should contact the police on 101, quoting reference 3435/05APR.”
