A man was stabbed on Oxford Street during a New Year’s Day fight, prompting police to close the area for investigation
London: Early on New Year’s Day, a man was attacked with a machete on Oxford Street. It was a chaotic scene, and he’s now in the hospital.
The 25-year-old was hurt during a fight that involved knives. Witnesses said it was pretty scary, with people screaming and running for safety.
Police showed up quickly after getting reports about a group of guys with knives near Bond Street station. Paramedics were right behind them, treating the injured man before taking him to the hospital.
So far, no one has been arrested, and the area is still closed off as the investigation continues. Buses in the area were also rerouted.
A witness described the scene as terrifying, with police and paramedics flooding the area in no time. It’s a reminder of the rising knife crime in London, which has been a hot topic lately.
In fact, this incident comes just after some criticism aimed at Mayor Sadiq Khan regarding his handling of knife crime. Campaigners say he hasn’t done enough to address the issue, which has seen a significant increase during his time in office.
Emergency services were on the scene within minutes, with a spokesperson from the London Ambulance Service confirming they sent multiple units, including an air ambulance.
Interestingly, this stabbing follows another incident where a driver was arrested after a hit-and-run that injured two people. It seems like New Year’s Day was quite eventful in London.
