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Hammersmith stabbing prompts 39 attempted murder arrests | Hammersmith stabbing prompts 39 attempted murder arrests |
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Thirty-nine people at a house party were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in west London. | |
The man, thought to be in his mid-30s, was found with life-threatening wounds when police were called to Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, at 01:00 GMT. | |
The Metropolitan Police said the victim was chased by men and women following an argument in a shop. | |
The suspects were seen going into a house where there was a party. | |
Officers tried to speak to people in the house, but when they failed to cooperate 39 people were arrested. | |
They are being held in custody while inquiries continue. | |
The injured man was treated at the scene by officers and paramedics. He is in a critical condition in hospital. | |
Supt Mark Lawrence said the attack appeared to have stemmed from a "minor argument". | |
"Whilst it is unusual for so many people to be arrested in the early stages of an investigation such as this, due to a lack of co-operation and the necessity of securing essential evidence following a serious assault this action was appropriate," he said. | |
A tattoo parlour, the Southern Belle pub and a Sainsbury's Local supermarket are all within a police cordon, according to BBC Radio London's Greg McKenzie who has been reporting from the scene. | |
Blood was seen on the pavement within one of the three taped off areas. | |
Two knives were found nearby, said police. |