Man suffers life-changing injuries in Vauxhall Bridge Road stabbing
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident near the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA man in his 40s has sustained potentially life-changing stab wounds following an incident on Vauxhall Bridge Road in Westminster. The Metropolitan Police were called to reports of an altercation at approximately 3:10 am on Tuesday, October 6th.
Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance. They located a man in his 40s suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to hospital where his injuries are described as potentially life-changing, according to a Metropolitan Police spokesperson.
Arrest Made
A 39-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. She remains in custody and enquiries are ongoing. The police have cordoned off Vauxhall Bridge Road in the Victoria area, with the cordon in place between the HSBC bank and the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD745/06OCT, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
01What happened on Vauxhall Bridge Road?
A man in his 40s was found with stab wounds after an incident reported at approximately 3:10 am on Tuesday, October 6th. He was taken to hospital with injuries that are potentially life-changing.
02Has anyone been arrested?
Yes, a 39-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. She remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
03What is the current police activity?
Police have cordoned off Vauxhall Bridge Road, near the Apollo Victoria Theatre, while they investigate the incident. The cordon is situated between the HSBC bank and the theatre.
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