A 27-year-old man has been rushed to hospital after being attacked in North London in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, January 15). The victim was seriously assaulted shortly after 1.40am in Temple Fortune, Barnet.
Police launched an investigation into the attack on Finchley Road shortly afterwards. The Metropolitan Police confirmed this afternoon a 30-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody.
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A crime scene is in place while an investigation into the attack continues.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Tuesday, 15 January at 17:46hrs on High Road, Ilford. A 20-year-old man was treated at the scene and taken to hospital for stab wounds by the London Ambulance Service. His injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.
“A crime scene remains in place for further investigations. No arrests have been made at this stage. Officers are asking for anyone with information to contact 101, quoting 5396/14JAN.”
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