Police have arrested a man on suspicion of stabbing after a young woman was stabbed on a high street in London.
The victim, aged in his 20s, was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Kilburn High Street. A man in his 50s, known to the woman, also suffered a “cutting injury” to his hand.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police arrested a 21-year-old man for possession of an offensive weapon and grievous bodily harm. He is believed to have carried blades before.
He was first taken to hospital before being taken into police custody where he will be questioned by the police.
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of stabbing after a young woman was stabbed yesterday afternoon on a high street in London.
The victim, aged in his 20s, was attacked in Kilburn High Street and a man in his 50s, known to the woman, suffered a “cut wound” to his hand.
Witnesses said a man they believed to be the woman’s father was involved when she was attacked and tried to ram the knife with his car.
A witness who helped the woman said she was injured in the foot.
Police and ambulances rushed to the area with tape to cordon off the crime scene near The Old Bell pub at around 12.01am.
Today a 21-year-old man, believed to have a history of carrying knives, was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and grievous bodily harm.
Witnesses said a man they believed to be the woman’s father was involved when she was attacked and tried to ram the knife with his car.
The road was closed in both directions so officers could preserve evidence at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police said: “The woman, in her 20s, was taken to hospital.
“His condition was assessed as not life-threatening.
“Local roads are currently closed as a crime scene is in place.”
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