A man in his 20s is recovering from multiple stab wounds after being seriously injured during a knife fight involving a group of men in Islington.
A Met Police spokesperson said:
“Officers were called to Watkinson Road at 3.45am following reports of a group of men fighting with knives. One man was located with multiple stab injuries. He was taken to hospital, and we are pleased to confirm his condition is no longer life-threatening. The investigation continues, and no arrests have been made.”
Ambulance statement
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson added:
“We were called at 3.54am on Saturday, May 17 to reports of an incident in Watkinson Road, Islington. We sent ambulance crews, a paramedic in a response car, an incident response officer, and London’s Air Ambulance. The patient was treated and taken to a major trauma centre.”
Police appeal
The Metropolitan Police are asking anyone who witnessed the fight or has information to come forward.
- Call 101 or message @MetCC on X quoting 1023/17MAY
- To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website
