Man in his 30s is arrested for attempted murder after young child was stabbed in London
- Officers were called to Larch Road, Cricklewood, Brent, at 1pm on May 22
- A young child and the man in his 30s were taken to hospital for treatment
- Police believe the man in his 30s and the young child are known to each other
- Officers have stayed with the man while he receives treatment at hospital
A man in his 30s has been arrested by police in London on suspicion of attempted murder after a child was stabbed.
The London Ambulance Service called police at 1pm on May 22 to Larch Road, Brent.
Officers arrived to find a young child with stab injuries who was later taken to hospital.
Police are not yet releasing the age or gender of the child who continues to be treated in hospital.
Police were called to an address on Larch Road, Brent, (pictured) by the London Ambulance Service at 1pm on May 22 after a young child was stabbed
The child’s condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
In a statement the MET police said: ‘Officers attended and found a young child suffering from stab injuries. The child was taken to a London hospital; their condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
‘An injured man, aged in his 30s, was also taken to hospital where he remains. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening.’
Superintendent Tim Alexander, of the North West Command Unit, said: ‘This is clearly an incredibly shocking incident that has left a young child seriously injured and we are working urgently to understand the full circumstances.
Police arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of attempted murder and have stayed with him at hospital while he is treated for non-life-threatening injuries (stock image)
‘We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and we are satisfied that there is no risk to the wider public.’
The man in his 30s was also taken to hospital to be treated for injuries but a police presence has remained with the man.
It is believed the man and child are known to each other.
The man in his 30s had previous contact with police so the MET’s Directorate of Professional Standards have also been informed.
Police ask anyone with information to contact them by calling 101 or tweeting @MetCC and quoting the reference 4266/22May.