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  "textContent": "\n\n\nPolice have arrested a man after five people were injured in a stabbing incident on a west London street.\n\nOfficers patrolling Horn Lane in Acton were alerted to a violent altercation at 2.47pm on Friday afternoon.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Metropolitan Police said five men were involved in the incident, during which they were assaulted and stabbed.\n\nFour of those injured, aged 20, 22, 42 and 47, were transported to hospital suffering from stab wounds.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nA fifth man, 26 years old, was also taken to hospital for treatment.\n\nNone of the victims sustained injuries considered life-threatening or life-changing.\n\nThe 26-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs.\n\nHe remains in hospital at this time.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nPolice officers administered emergency first aid to all five individuals at the scene.\n\nThe London Ambulance Service confirmed they received a call relating to the incident at 2.46pm.\n\nA spokesman said: \"We sent a number of resources to the scene including ambulance crews, an advanced paramedic, paramedics from our tactical response unit, an emergency planning officer and an incident response officer.\n\n\"We treated five people at the scene and took them to hospital as a priority.\"\n\n### CRIME - READ THE LATEST:\n\n\n\n\n  * Sadiq Khan accused of leaving the Met with ‘hands tied behind their back’ after blocking AI deal\n  * Fire warning issued over e-bike batteries as Uber Eats joins safety crackdown\n  * Former Tory MP slams TfL staff for 'heartless' response after being punched at station\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nChief Superintendent Jill Horsfall sought to reassure local residents following the incident.\n\nShe said: \"We recognise this will be concerning for the local community and want to reassure them that our detectives are working quickly to establish exactly what has taken place.\"\n\nShe added: \"Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.\n\n\"If you have any concerns, please come and speak to our officers.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nPhotos circulating on local community groups reportedly show the injured men receiving treatment outside an electrical goods shop.\n\nAnyone with information has been urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 4780/22May, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.\n\nIn 2025, police recorded 49,151 knife-related offences across England and Wales - down 10 per cent compared with 2024.\n\nMeanwhile, there were 172 knife-related homicides, marking a 21 per cent decrease on the previous year and the lowest figure since comparable records began in 2010.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Man arrested after five stabbed following ‘altercation’ in broad daylight on busy London street"
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