Man stabbed on famous central London jewellery street in broad daylight

A man has been stabbed on Hatton Garden, a street famous for its jewellers, in broad daylight.

The police were called to a fight on the street in Holborn around 3.30pm today (June 4).

Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and a 24-year-old man was treated for stab wounds.

He is now in hospital in an unknown condition.

There have been no arrests and a crime scene remains in place while officers investigate.

A Met spokesperson said: “On Wednesday, 4 June at 15:39hrs police were called to Hatton Gardens, EC1 following reports of an altercation.

“Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, who treated a 24-year-old man for stab injuries.

“He has been taken to hospital and we await an update on his condition.

“Road closures are in place while police investigate. No arrests have been made at this early stage.

“Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the police on 101 quoting CAD 5119/4JUN.

“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.”