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Three injured in Ladbroke Grove incident

Two men taken to hospital following assault involving an unknown substance near tube station.

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Three people sustained injuries in an incident near Ladbroke Grove Tube station shortly before 11pm on Thursday, August 27th. Two men in their twenties were transported to hospital, with their injuries confirmed as non-life-threatening. A third man received treatment at the scene for a hand injury.

Emergency Response

The Met Police, London Ambulance Service, and London Fire Brigade responded to the scene. The London Ambulance Service dispatched paramedics from its Hazardous Area Response Team. Firefighters attended a chemical incident, with two fire engines from North Kensington and Paddington stations present. The specific substance involved has not yet been identified.

Ongoing Investigation

As of lunchtime on Friday, police enquiries into the incident were continuing, and no arrests had been made. Scotland Yard stated that current investigations indicate the incident was isolated and posed no wider threat to the public. The Met Police has appealed for information, asking anyone with details to call 101, quoting reference CAD 7927/27AUG, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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01How many people were injured in the Ladbroke Grove incident?

Three people were injured. Two men in their twenties were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and a third man was treated at the scene for a hand injury.

02When and where did the incident occur?

The incident took place shortly before 11pm on Thursday, August 27th, near Ladbroke Grove Tube station in Westminster. Emergency services responded to reports of an assault involving an unknown substance.

03Have any arrests been made?

No arrests had been made as of lunchtime on Friday. Police enquiries are ongoing, and the Met Police stated that the incident is believed to be isolated with no wider threat to the public.

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