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Man in hospital after Kilburn stabbing with attacker on the loose

Man in hospital after Kilburn stabbing with attacker on the loose

Yahoo26-05-2025

A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in North London. Police raced to Kilburn High Road just before 10.30pm last night (Sunday, May 25).
At the scene, they found the 23-year-old who was rushed to hospital with a knife wound. His injuries were there assessed as non-life-threatening or life-changing. There have been no arrests.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: 'Officers were called to the scene of an altercation in Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, at 10.28pm on Sunday, May 25.
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Yet another stabbing incident on Kilburn High Road by Palmerston Road. There is also a crime scene on Dyne Road. @metpoliceuk how many more stabbings are needed before you disrupt gangs in Kilburn? pic.twitter.com/BWzrCTw0eQ
— Life In Kilburn (@LifeInKilburn) May 25, 2025
'A 23-year-old man received treatment from the London Ambulance Service for a stab wound. He was then taken to hospital where his injuries were confirmed to be non-life-threatening or life-changing.
'No arrests have been made at this stage. The investigation continues.'
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