Man left fighting for his life after cardiac arrest on Westminster Bridge after stabbing rumours

24 November 2024, 12:23 | Updated: 24 November 2024, 15:46

Westminster Bridge has been closed off following the stabbing
Westminster Bridge has been closed off following the stabbing. Picture: LBC

By Emma Soteriou

A man has been left fighting for his life after having a cardiac arrest on Westminster Bridge - despite earlier reports saying he had been stabbed.

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Police were called to reports of a fight that broke out on the bridge just before 11am.

Met Police attended with the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance, and found a man suffering from a cardiac arrest.

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with another one person arrested on suspicion of affray.

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Two of those arrested were taken to hospital with head injuries.

Initial reports suggested the man had been stabbed, but further inquiries confirmed this was not the case.

Investigations are ongoing and the man remains in hospital in a critical condition.

A road closure is in place on the bridge and police have said inquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 2468/24NOV.

Alternatively, contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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