Stabbing Incident in Leyton: Police and Ambulance Respond

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A 46-year-old man was rushed to hospital after a stabbing outside a petrol station in Leyton, London. The incident occurred on Leyton High Road near the BP station just after 4pm on Sunday, 11 May. Police and London Ambulance Service crews attended the scene, finding the man with a non-life-threatening arm injury. He was taken to hospital for treatment, and no arrests have been made as police enquiries continue.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 46-year-old man was stabbed outside a petrol station in Leyton, London, on Sunday, 11 May, just after 4pm.
  • The incident occurred on Leyton High Road near the BP station, and police were called at 4.06pm.
  • The man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening arm injuries, treated by paramedics, and is receiving further medical attention.
  • No arrests have been made, and an investigation has been launched by the Metropolitan Police.
  • Police are appealing for information and ask anyone with details to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 4750/11MAY.
  • London Ambulance Service arrived at the scene within three minutes and treated the patient for an arm injury.
  • The road was closed in both directions but has since been reopened.

Statistics:

  • Time of incident: just after 4pm on Sunday, 11 May
  • Time police were called: 4.06pm on Sunday, 11 May
  • Time London Ambulance Service arrived: 4.05pm on Sunday, 11 May
  • Time it took for paramedics to arrive: less than three minutes
  • Number of injuries: 1 (non-life-threatening arm injury)
  • Number of arrests: 0
  • Road closure duration: until the road was reopened

Sources:

  • Metropolitan Police (exact extract from the original text: "A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said:").
  • London Ambulance Service (exact extract from the original text: "A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said:").