Detectives arrest man following Ruislip stabbing

Met officers have arrested a 19-year-old man allegedly responsible for a stabbing which left a teenager critically injured in Ruislip.

Officers were called to Victoria Road at 16:55hrs on Thursday, 6 March. A 16-year-old boy was treated for stab wounds.

He was later taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Inspector Tony Smith, leading the investigation from the Met's policing team in north-west London, said:

“We recognise this is a distressing incident and we have upped local foot patrols and will ensure there is a visible police presence over the weekend.

“Although we have a suspect in custody, we are working round the clock to build a picture of what happened and I would ask anyone with information to contact us immediately."

A crime scene remains in place. Victoria Road remains closed from the Stonefield Way junction to the Field End Road roundabout. We are encouraging people to avoid the area where possible to minimise congestion.

Anyone with information that could assist police, or who may have captured the assault on a doorbell or dash cam, is asked to call 101 or visit ‘X’ @MetCC and quote 5631/06Mar.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.