Twickenham stabbing: Two arrested after man knifed in Queen’s Road taken to hospital in air ambulance

A man was taken to hospital in an air ambulance after being stabbed in leafy south-west London.

Police scrambled to the scene in Queen’s Road, Twickenham, this morning (Friday, November 18) after getting reports of a knife attack.

Officers found the man, who they then said had suffered life threatening injuries, at around 10am.

Paramedics and the air ambulance rushed the man to hospital where he remains.

Have police arrested anyone?

Met Police officers arrested two men at the scene on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

One of the suspects was also taken to hospital with a back injured, while the other has been placed in custody, Scotland Yard said.

Cllr Gareth Roberts, Richmond Council leader, said: “There was a knife related incident in Queen’s Road Twickenham this morning.

“Unfortunately an unsubstantiated rumour that the perpetrator is at large is causing fear and distress.

“I have received assurances from Met Police Twickenham that this is not the case.

“All persons are accounted for.”

Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 2065/18Nov. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.