Four arrests made after 'attempted murder' on Westminster Bridge

Ben Haslam

24 November 2024 at 10:27 am·2-min read

Westminster Bridge in London — -Credit: (Image: PA)

Police officers descended on Westminster Bridge in central London before cordoning it off to the public when a man was found with stab injuries. It has been reported how a man was stabbed in front of horrified tourists this morning, with police confirming he is currently in critical condition and fighting for his life.

Metropolitan Police confirmed three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a fourth has been arrested on suspicion of affray. The Metropolitan Police told the Mirror that officers were called at 10:43am on Sunday, November 24, to reports of a fight on Westminster Bridge. The force added: "Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended and found a man suffering from a stab injury.

"He has been taken to hospital in a critical condition. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and one person has been arrested on suspicion of affray. Two of them been taken to hospital for minor facial injuries. A road closure is in place. Enquiries continue."

Police confirmed to MyLondon the incident is not being treated as terror-related,

Photos from the scene show police vehicles at the scene as well as Transport for London incident response vehicles. Witnesses on scene say "hundreds" of cops have descended on the bridge and that a cordon has been put in place.

One passer-by took to X posting: "Westminster Bridge closed in both directions. Hundreds of Police at the scene with the Bridge cordoned off. What’s going on?"

Westminster Bridge remains closed on each side, as well as the surrounding roads, while the police carry out enquiries. Buses routes 11, 12, 148, 159, and 453 are currently on diversion.

Anyone with information is being asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 2468/24NOV, or alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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