WESTMINSTER Bridge has been closed as “hundreds” of cops swarm the scene and set up a huge cordon – with four people having been arrested.
A man was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after suffering a stab injury, said the Met Police.
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Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, while one has been held on suspicion of affray.
Two of the suspects have also been taken to hospital, with minor facial injuries.
The incident took place just metres from the Houses of Parliament – in front of horrified tourists.
Police, ambulance and air ambulance services all attended the scene on the major London bridge – which remains closed at this time.
In pictures from the scene, numerous officers can be seen gathered in the area, as emergency vehicles line the street.
A concerned Twitter user wrote: “Westminster Bridge closed in both directions.
“Hundreds of Police at the scene with the Bridge cordoned off. What’s going on?”
It is understood the incident is not being treated as terror-related.
The road remains closed as police investigate.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Police were called at 10:43hrs on Sunday, 24 November to reports of a fight on Westminster Bridge, SE1.
“Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended and found a man suffering from a stab injury.
“He has been taken to hospital in a critical condition.
“Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and one person has been arrested on suspicion of affray.
“A road closure is in place. Enquiries continue.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 2468/24NOV.
Or you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
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