…By Gift BADEWO for TDPel Media.
In the bustling area of Kilburn High Road in North-West London, a 20-year-old man fell victim to a stabbing attack.
The victim is currently in the hospital, while law enforcement is tirelessly working to locate and apprehend the assailant.
Incident Details
On Wednesday morning, both the police and paramedics were alerted about a physical confrontation happening along the bustling Kilburn High Road.
On arrival, they found the young man wounded by a knife.
The scene was immediately locked down, with several police cordons being established to facilitate an investigation into the sequence of events.
Serious incident outside our shop. Police cordon in place. Apparently someone has their face ripped in a fight 😱 #kilburnhighroad, #kilburnbridge #brent #kodakexpress #incident pic.twitter.com/8Zg47trRXw
— Kodak Express Kilburn (@kodak_kilburn) June 28, 2023
Location and Eye-witness Accounts
It has been reported that the stabbing occurred outside of a popular local business, the Kodak Express Kilburn.
The business publicly acknowledged the incident via a Twitter post stating, “Serious incident outside our shop. Police cordon in place.”
Victim’s Condition
The victim was rushed to a hospital in North London.
His injuries, while serious, were confirmed by police as non-life-threatening.
Police Statement
On Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson from Scotland Yard announced that they had designated multiple crime scenes within the surrounding area.
They also confirmed that, as of then, no arrests had been made but that the search for the suspect was actively ongoing.
Appeal for Information
The public is urged to come forward with any information regarding this violent incident.
Witnesses or anyone possessing relevant footage should contact the authorities by dialing 101 or Tweeting @MetCC and citing the reference number 1376/28JUN.
To provide information while remaining anonymous, individuals can reach out to the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or through their website, Crimestoppers-uk.org.