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Five stabbed on busy London road in broad daylight as police make arrest

The 26-year-old suspect remains in hospital after five men were stabbed, and police say he is also suspected of drug supply offenses.

  • On Friday, The Metropolitan Police responded to reports of an altercation on Horn Lane in Acton, where five men were assaulted and stabbed in the afternoon.
  • Four of the men, aged 20, 22, 42 and 47, were taken to hospital with stab wounds deemed not life-threatening or life-changing.
  • Another man, aged 26, was also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and arrested on suspicion of GBH and possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs.
  • Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall stated police detectives are working quickly to establish the facts while residents can expect increased police presence in the area.
  • The Metropolitan Police encourage anyone with concerns to speak with officers as the investigation into the Horn Lane incident continues.
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Five people have been taken to hospital after a street attack in west London. Police have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with the incident.

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Metro News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, May 22, 2026.
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