Man in hospital after Farringdon stabbing as police investigate blood trail

A young man was stabbed in Central London as a blood trail was reported to police early this morning (Thursday, November 14). Shortly after 8am, the Metropolitan Police were alerted to a blood trail in Yardley Street in Farringdon.

When officers arrived at the scene, no victims or suspects were found. However, around an hour later, a young man arrived at hospital with a stab wound.

The man, aged in his 20s, was not in a life-threatening or life-changing condition. The Metropolitan Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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The full statement from the police force says: "Police were called at 08:02hrs to reports of a blood trail in Yardley Street, WC1. Officers attended but no victims or suspects were located.

"Shortly after 09:00hrs a man aged in his 20s presented himself at hospital with a stab injury. His injuries are not being treated as life-threatening or life-changing.

"No arrests have been made. Enquiries continue.

"Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or message @MetCC on X quoting CAD 1400/14NOV. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org."

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