Police cordon off Boston Road in Hanwell after early-morning stabbing
Two bus routes diverted as officers investigate incident near Uxbridge Road junction
Incident → evidence → outcomePolice have sealed off a section of Boston Road in Hanwell after a man was stabbed in the early hours of Monday 19 August. The cordon, in place since before dawn, stretches from Uxbridge Road to Lower Boston Road, disrupting traffic and bus services in the area.
The London Ambulance Service confirmed paramedics were called to Boston Road at 2:35 AM. They treated one patient at the scene before transferring him to a major trauma centre. The severity of his injuries has not been disclosed.
Bus diversions in place
Transport for London has diverted two bus routes away from the cordon. The E8 is rerouted via Northfield Avenue, Windmill Road and Boston Road, missing stops from Dean Gardens to Windmill Road. The 195 is diverted from Uxbridge Road via Broadway, Northfield Avenue and Boston Manor Road, bypassing stops from Jessamine Road to Windmill Road.
Boston Road is a busy thoroughfare in Hanwell town centre, lined with restaurants, corner shops and takeaways. The cordon is near its junction with Jessamine Road, where red-and-white police tape was visible this morning. Officers and a police van remain at the scene.
Police response pending
The Metropolitan Police have not yet provided details about the incident or confirmed when the road closure will be lifted. MyLondon reported that the nature of the incident remains unclear, though officers have been at the scene since the early hours.
Residents and commuters are advised to check Transport for London updates for further changes to bus services. The police cordon is expected to remain in place while investigations continue.
Questions this report answers
01What happened on Boston Road in Hanwell?
A man was stabbed at 2:35 AM on 19 August near the junction with Jessamine Road. He was treated by paramedics and taken to a major trauma centre, though the extent of his injuries is not yet known.
02Which bus routes are affected by the closure?
Bus routes 195 and E8 have been diverted due to the cordon. The E8 misses stops between Dean Gardens and Windmill Road, while the 195 bypasses stops from Jessamine Road to Windmill Road.
03When will the road reopen?
The Metropolitan Police have not confirmed when the cordon will be lifted. The closure remains in place while investigations continue, with no further details provided yet.
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