Man 'repeatedly stabbed with a kitchen knife' in attack near luxury hotel in Mayfair
A man has allegedly been stabbed five times with a knife in an unprovoked attack near a five-star hotel in Mayfair.
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A man, 47, was repeatedly stabbed around 7:30am on Thursday behind Claridge's Hotel.
Witnesses from the businesses nearby Brook's Mews reported the victim was stabbed three times in the abdomen, once in the back and once in the arm.
The area was cordoned off and a knife found on the floor.
"As I got into work I saw police and ambulances present," a witness told MailOnline.
They claimed "the person was attacked randomly and stabbed five times - three times in the abdomen, once in the back and once in the arm.
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"Apparently nothing was stolen. Apparently the suspect fled before the police arrived.
"We saw one person - apparently a man - taken away in an ambulance."
They added: "It was quite scary to have all that happening as we got into work."
The Met Police said: “Police were called at 07:55hrs on Thursday, 31 July to reports of a stabbing on Brook’s Mews, W1K.
“A man aged 47 was treated by the London Ambulance Service for stab wounds and was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
“An investigation has been launched. There have been no arrests at this stage.
“We’d like to reassure the public that officers are carrying out a fast-paced and thorough investigation, and would encourage anyone with information to get in touch.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or online quoting CAD 1377/31JUL. Or you can remain anonymous and call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 7.53am today to reports of a stabbing on Brook's Mews, Mayfair.
"We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic and an incident response officer.
"We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London's Air Ambulance, which consisted of a paramedic and a doctor in a car.
"We treated a patient and took them to a local hospital as a priority."