Man knifed to death in double stabbing as cops arrest second person on suspicion of murder
A MAN has been knifed to death in a horror double stabbing – with police arresting the second stab victim on suspicion of murder.
Cops rushed to East Acton in West London after they received reports of a fight breaking out on Saturday afternoon.
Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene on Erconwald Street after two men were found with stab wounds, the Met Police said.
Despite urgent medical treatment, the first man succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.
The second man was rushed to hospital and was later arrested on suspicion of murder.
The extent of his injuries is currently unknown, the force said.
Erconwald Street remains closed while officers carry out investigative work.
Cops urged anyone who had any information or witnessed the horror to come forward immediately.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 1.08pm today (April 5) to reports of a stabbing at Erconwald Street, East Acton.
“We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer, members of our Hazardous Area Response Team and a car from London’s Air Ambulance.
“Our crews treated two people at the scene, unfortunately despite the best efforts of our crews and emergency partners, one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The other was conveyed to a major trauma centre.”
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Around 13:10hrs on Saturday, 5 April, officers were called to Erconwald Street, Shepherd’s Bush, following reports of an altercation.
“Officers attended within minutes, and established that two males had suffered stab injuries.
“Very sadly, and despite the best efforts of paramedics, one of them was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The second person was taken to hospital, where he remains. We await an update on his condition, but he has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
“Erconwald Street remains closed while officers carry out investigative work.
“Anybody who witnessed the incident – or who has potentially relevant information – should contact the police on 101, quoting reference 3435/05APR.”