Two men hospitalised after Ladbroke Grove substance assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident which occurred late on Thursday, August 27.
Incident β evidence β outcomeEmergency services responded to an assault involving an unknown substance in Ladbroke Grove on Thursday night, August 27. The incident occurred shortly after 10.45pm, leading to two men in their 20s being taken to hospital.
A third man, also in his 20s, was treated at the scene for a hand injury but did not require further medical attention. The Metropolitan Police stated that the injuries sustained by the two hospitalised men are non-life-threatening.
Police appeal for information
As of Friday, August 28, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. Police enquiries are ongoing, and the force has indicated that the incident appears to be isolated with no wider threat to the public. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 7927/27AUG, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
01What happened in Ladbroke Grove on Thursday night?
An assault involving an unknown substance occurred shortly after 10.45pm on Thursday, August 27. Two men in their 20s were taken to hospital, and a third man was treated at the scene for a hand injury.
02Are the victims' injuries serious?
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the injuries sustained by the two men taken to hospital are non-life-threatening. The third man treated at the scene for a hand injury did not require further treatment.
03Have any arrests been made?
No arrests have been made at this early stage of the investigation. Police enquiries are continuing, and they are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
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