Hyde Park: Police find man with ‘slash injuries’ near Winter Wonderland

Police launched an investigation after a man was found suffering “slash injuries” in Hyde Park.
Jessica Frank-Keyes
By Jessica Frank-Keyes
Published 12th Dec 2022, 11:05 BST
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A man was found suffering “slash injuries” in Hyde Park, near Winter Wonderland, last night.

Met Police officers were called at around 9.24pm yesterday (Sunday, December 11) to reports of a man with slash injuries, near the popular festive attraction.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: A security marshal walks amongst Christmas stalls and past a couple holding hands at the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park on December 21, 2016 in London, England. Winter Wonderland is an annual event in London's Hyde park with fair ground rides, Christmas stalls, markets and entertainment for all ages. Security at major landmarks and events has been increased following the attack in the Berlin market outside the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: A security marshal walks amongst Christmas stalls and past a couple holding hands at the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park on December 21, 2016 in London, England. Winter Wonderland is an annual event in London's Hyde park with fair ground rides, Christmas stalls, markets and entertainment for all ages. Security at major landmarks and events has been increased following the attack in the Berlin market outside the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: A security marshal walks amongst Christmas stalls and past a couple holding hands at the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park on December 21, 2016 in London, England. Winter Wonderland is an annual event in London's Hyde park with fair ground rides, Christmas stalls, markets and entertainment for all ages. Security at major landmarks and events has been increased following the attack in the Berlin market outside the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)
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The man, aged 24, was taken to hospital by ambulance where his condition has been described as not life-threatening or life-changing.

A Met spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing.

“There has been no arrest at this stage.”

Any witnesses yet to speak with police are asked to call 101, ref 6280/11dec.

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