Key Points:
- A man was attacked by a group of approximately ten boys armed with axes and machetes in Shadwell, East London.
- The victim was reportedly stabbed in the neck before emergency services arrived.
- The incident occurred on Lowell Street near Commercial Road.
- A significant police presence was seen at the scene; paramedics treated the victim and transported him to hospital.
- The victim’s condition remains unknown.
- Police cordoned off the area and spoke with witnesses.
- Authorities, including the Met Police and London Ambulance Service, have been approached for comment.
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What happened during the attack in East London?
As reported by Josef Al Shemary of LBC, a man was seriously assaulted by a group of around ten boys, allegedly armed with axes and machetes, in a street attack that took place late on Friday night in Shadwell, East London.
The violent incident unfolded on Lowell Street, close to Commercial Road, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Witnesses told LBC that the victim was stabbed in the neck by the group before paramedics arrived on the scene.
Where did the incident take place and what did witnesses see?
According to Josef Al Shemary of LBC, the attack occurred on Lowell Street, near the bustling Commercial Road in the Shadwell area of East London. The location was soon swarmed by police officers and emergency responders.
A witness interviewed by LBC claimed that the man was set upon by “about ten boys with axes and machetes.” This chilling account has raised community concern, though details about the motive or background of the attack remain scarce.
What was the police and ambulance response?
As reported by LBC’s Josef Al Shemary, the London Ambulance Service quickly attended to the victim at the scene. Paramedics provided immediate care for his neck wound before rushing him to hospital. The seriousness of his injuries has not been publicly confirmed, and his current condition is unknown.
A significant police presence remained on site, speaking to multiple witnesses and gathering evidence while a section of the road was cordoned off.
Is the road still closed and what do we know about the suspects?
LBC reported that although police established a cordon following the incident, the road now appears to be open for traffic. The identities of the suspects, believed to be teenage boys, have not been released. No arrests have been confirmed by police at the time of publication.
Have police or ambulance services issued any official statements?
According to Josef Al Shemary of LBC, both the Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service have been approached for comment, though no official statements had been issued at the time of reporting.
What happens next in the investigation?
Police are continuing their investigation into the attack. Given the seriousness of the assault and the weapons reportedly used, further public updates are expected from authorities as they gather more information. In the meantime, residents of the area remain on alert.
