Man injured, two arrested after Kensington Church Street fight

A man has been taken to hospital with head injuries following a fight that occurred on Kensington Church Street. The incident took place at approximately 12:05 PM on Tuesday. The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service responded to the scene.

Officers arriving at the location found a man suffering from head injuries. He was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. The London Ambulance Service had been alerted to reports of an assault at 12:00 PM and reached the scene within seven minutes. A trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance was also dispatched to the incident.

Arrests Made

Following the incident, two individuals were apprehended nearby. An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The police investigation into the circumstances of the fight is ongoing.

Road Closures

The westbound section of Kensington High Street was closed to traffic from late morning. The closure extended up to the junction with Kensington Church Street, where the police investigation was centred. This led to traffic congestion reported towards Queen’s Gate, near the Royal Albert Hall.