Man taken to major trauma centre after Leicester Square assault
Police maintained a cordon around the tourist hotspot the morning after the incident.
A man has been taken to a major trauma centre following an assault in Leicester Square on Tuesday evening. Emergency services were alerted to the incident just after 9pm.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed they were called at 9.06pm to reports of an assault. The service dispatched an ambulance crew, an incident response officer, and a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance. The first paramedic arrived at the scene in under three minutes.
The patient received treatment at the scene before being taken to a major trauma centre as a priority. The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for further comment regarding the incident.
By Wednesday morning, a significant police cordon was in place around Leicester Square. The cordon affected access to parts of the area, including the Bridget Jones statue, with tourists reportedly gathering nearby.
Questions this report answers
01What happened in Leicester Square?
An assault occurred in Leicester Square on Tuesday night. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 9pm. A man was treated by paramedics and taken to a major trauma centre.
02Was there a police presence after the incident?
Yes, a police cordon was in place around Leicester Square the morning after the assault. This cordon remained in effect, affecting public access to parts of the tourist hotspot.
03When were emergency services called?
Emergency services were called to Leicester Square at 9.06pm on Tuesday evening following reports of an assault. Paramedics arrived at the scene in under three minutes.
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