His attacker is still at large this afternoon
A knifeman is at large hours after a man in his 50s was stabbed outside Brent Cross Shopping Centre. He was attacked shortly after 9.30am this morning (April 14) in what police believe was an isolated incident.
Paramedics treated the victim for a single knife wound and rushed him to a major trauma centre. The severity of his injuries has not yet been disclosed by the Metropolitan Police.
Officers remain in the area and are working to locate a suspect seen leaving the shopping centre in Barnet. The National Police Air Service has also been deployed.
A crime scene remains in place as investigators continue to gather evidence. Witnesses are urged to come forward as a matter of urgency.
The London Ambulance Service added: “We were called at 9.33am today (14 April) to reports of a stabbing in Brent Cross Shopping Centre, NW4.
“We sent an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, an advanced paramedic and an incident response officer to the scene.
“We treated a patient at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre as a priority.”
Anyone who witnessed the altercation or has information is urged to contact 101, quoting CAD 1959/14APR. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or the charity’s website.
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