Boys arrested after man stabbed with machete in Uxbridge park
Two teenagers are in custody following an incident at Cowley Recreation Ground on September 25.
Incident → evidence → outcomePolice were called to Cowley Recreation Ground in Uxbridge on September 25 following reports of a fight. Officers found a man in his 50s at the scene with stab wounds. The Metropolitan Police stated that the injuries were consistent with a machete.
The injured man was taken to hospital. His injuries have been assessed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing. The incident occurred at approximately 2.40pm.
Arrests Made
Following the incident, two boys, aged 15 and 17, were arrested. They were taken into custody on suspicion of attempted robbery, grievous bodily harm, and possession of an offensive weapon. Both remain in custody at this time, according to a Metropolitan Police spokesperson.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the police by calling 101 and quoting reference number 4099/25SEP.
Questions this report answers
01What happened at Cowley Recreation Ground?
A fight occurred at Cowley Recreation Ground in Uxbridge on September 25, during which a man in his 50s sustained stab wounds consistent with a machete. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
02Were the man's injuries serious?
The man's injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing. He received treatment at a local hospital following the incident.
03Who has been arrested in connection with the incident?
Two boys, aged 15 and 17, have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police. They are being held on suspicion of attempted robbery, grievous bodily harm, and possession of an offensive weapon.
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