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Man killed in street disturbance | Man killed in street disturbance |
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One man has died and another has been critically injured during a street fight in west London. | One man has died and another has been critically injured during a street fight in west London. |
Police said three members of the public, three London ambulance staff and several police officers also suffered minor injuries. | Police said three members of the public, three London ambulance staff and several police officers also suffered minor injuries. |
Officers were called to reports of a violent disturbance in Harlington High Street early on Friday morning. | Officers were called to reports of a violent disturbance in Harlington High Street early on Friday morning. |
One man has been arrested. Police said there is no suggestion that weapons were used during the violent scuffle. | One man has been arrested. Police said there is no suggestion that weapons were used during the violent scuffle. |
Public assaulted | Public assaulted |
Police believe the man, who was declared dead at the scene, arrived in a car and got involved in an altercation with another man. | |
The second victim continues to be in a life-threatening condition at a west London hospital. | The second victim continues to be in a life-threatening condition at a west London hospital. |
London Ambulance Services called the police for assistance at about 0430 GMT after one of their crew was assaulted at the scene. | |
Four ambulances and two rapid response cars were dispatched to the scene. | Four ambulances and two rapid response cars were dispatched to the scene. |
It is believed the three other people, one man and two women, sustained injuries when they tried to break up the fight. | |
Roads in the area have been closed for forensic examination. | Roads in the area have been closed for forensic examination. |
A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: "Our crew requested urgent police assistance after one of the crew members was assaulted while going to the help of a passer-by. | |
"One man who had sustained serious injuries was treated and stabilised at the scene before being taken to hospital. Two women were also treated for minor injuries and taken to hospital." |