A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after a machete attack in London on New Year’s Day, prompting a police investigation.
London: A man is in serious trouble after a machete attack in central London. It all went down on New Year’s Day, and it’s pretty shocking.
Emergency crews rushed to Oxford Street early that morning. The 25-year-old guy had a severe injury and was bleeding badly. They took him to a trauma center, and they’re still trying to find the person who did this.
It was a wild scene, with tons of people out celebrating. Witnesses said it was chaotic, with folks screaming and running for safety. Police and paramedics showed up super fast.
According to the police, they got the call around 4 AM. They found the victim near Bond Street Underground Station with a stab wound. He was quickly taken to the hospital, and they’re waiting for updates on his condition.
Right now, there haven’t been any arrests, but the police are asking anyone with info or video footage to come forward. They’ve set up a crime scene, and Bond Street station is closed while they investigate.
This all happened while about 100,000 people were in the area for the New Year’s fireworks. The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, had just praised the celebrations, making it even more shocking.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.