Two Men Injured in Hammersmith Incident
Police were called to Du Cane Road, Hammersmith, earlier today (Monday, April 13), after reports of a stabbing. A 37-year-old man barricaded himself inside a home following the violent incident. A man in his 50s, believed to be known to the barricaded suspect, was rushed to the hospital with a stab wound. Fortunately, his injury is not life-threatening.
Second Victim Treated at Scene
Another man, also in his 50s, suffered a minor shoulder wound and received treatment at the scene. Police confirmed there is no wider threat to the public and this appears to be an isolated event.
Met Police Confirm Details
“Police responded to an incident in Du Cane Road, Hammersmith after a 37-year-old man barricaded himself inside a residential address. A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with a stab wound following an earlier altercation inside the property. His condition was later confirmed to be non-life-changing. Another man, also in his 50s, was treated at the scene for a shoulder wound. His injuries were confirmed as minor. This is believed to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public.” – Metropolitan Police spokesperson
