Two female suspects have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and are currently in police custody.
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two male victims were stabbed in west London, police have said.
The Metropolitan Police said on Twitter it was called to a report of ‘a group of people involved in an altercation’ at Shepherd’s Bush Green at 6.15pm on Wednesday.
The force said officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene and found ‘two males suffering stab injuries’.
‘They have been taken to hospital where we await an update on their conditions,’ the force added.
The Met said: ‘The injuries for the two victims are not life threatening. All those involved – the two victims & five arrested – are aged between 17 and 24.
‘Three females & two males are in custody for various offences including attempted murder & GBH. Enquiries continue.’
A crime scene is in place in the area and inquiries are continuing.
They have been taken to hospital where we await an update on their conditions.
Two females (no further details) have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They are currently in police custody.
A crime scene is in place and enquiries continue.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) September 4, 2019
All going off at #ShepherdsBush – police everywhere and even an air ambulance is at the scene. Hope everyone is ok #London @lbc pic.twitter.com/GcTVo2wQD8
— Rob Geary (@geary81) September 4, 2019
Scotland Yard said a Section 60, a power that allows police officers to stop and search for a limited time, was in place, covering Askew Road, Hammersmith Road and Ladbroke Grove from 6.30pm to 3.40am on Thursday.
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