Hyde Park stabbing: Man hospitalised after daylight attack - police investigating
POLICE rushed to Central London's Hyde Park after a man was stabbed in broad daylight.
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The Met Police was called to the scene at 9pm on Tuesday following reports of an assault. The London Ambulance Service also attended.
The victim, a male, was taken to hospital but his condition is currently unknown.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 9pm on Tuesday, June 1 to reports of an assault in Hyde Park.
“Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended.
“They found a male suffering from stab injuries.
He has been taken to hospital for treatment; we await an update on his condition."
The incident took place near Speaker's Corner, close to the Marble Arch entrance.
A cordon is now in place as the investigation continues.
No arrests have been made at this stage.
A spokesperson for the Met Police issued an update on the victim’s condition.
He said: "At this time, the victim's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
"A crime scene remains in place in Hyde Park and you will see a police presence in the area.”
Eyewitness with information are encouraged to come forward via 101 ref: 7861/01Jun.