Six stabbings and 24 arrests at Arsenal parade in London

London's Metropolitan Police are investigating six stabbing incidents following Arsenal's Sunday parade. A total of 24 people were arrested.

Violence incidents at the margins of the Arsenal parade

London's Metropolitan Police are investigating six stabbing incidents that occurred in the area of the Arsenal parade on Sunday, 31 May, after the majority of the crowd had already dispersed. According to Philenews, a total of approximately 24 people were arrested during the event.

A 20-year-old was taken to hospital in a critical condition; his condition has since been stabilised. Additionally, four police vehicles sustained material damage in Islington, in north London.

Among those arrested, according to information from Sky News, are 10 people accused of assaulting police officers. One officer was injured in the hand and another in the head by objects thrown at them, as announced by the Metropolitan Police.

Three people were detained as suspects for sexual assault. A further person was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm following an assault that resulted in a head injury.

Police thanked "the overwhelming majority of people" who celebrated responsibly, emphasising that the incidents were an exception to the overall conduct of the event.

Source: Philenews