West Kensington stabbing: Man fighting for life after daylight attack on busy road

Jamie Bullen1 July 2016
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A man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed in the street in West Kensington.

Police, ambulance crews and London’s air ambulance were called to North End Road shortly before 2pm to reports of an attack.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the man, believed to be 25, was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman confirmed a man was treated at the scene and rushed to hospital as a “priority”.

Stabbing: The man is fighting for life in hospital

Witnesses reported a heavy presence of emergency services near West Kensington Tube station.

John Phillips, 32, from Streatham arrived soon after the attack.

He said: "A young man has been stabbed.

"I was told the attack started outside the pub and continued up the road to the Oaks. You can see blood splattered on the road.

"Sadly this is becoming a regular sight across London."

Cordon: One bystander said the attack continued up the road

North End Road resident Deborah Taylor said she could not believe what had happened in the "quiet area".

The 31 year-old teacher told the Standard: “It’s really scary, it’s a quiet area round here normally.

“The place had a bad reputation in the past but I don’t think it’s like that now.

“It’s made me think twice about going out on my own.”

Bridgette Parlma tweeted: “Anybody driving via West Ken Station, erm, don't. North End Road Closed off, cops and ambulances.”

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