Teenager left in 'critical' condition after Westminster stabbing


A teenager is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Westminster.

The attack happened on Warwick Avenue, Paddington at around 8 pm last night (May 19).

He’s being cared for at a Central London hospital.

A Scotland Yard spokesperson said: “Police were called shortly before 20:00hrs on Sunday, 19 May to reports of an injured man on Warwick Avenue, W2.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended. A man, believed to be aged in his late teens, was taken to a central London hospital suffering from stab injuries. He remains in a critical condition.

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call officers via 101 quoting reference 6808/19May.”

A crime scene was in place until the early hours of this morning (May 20).