Man knifed to death in double stabbing as cops arrest second person on suspicion of murder

A MAN has been knifed to death in a horror double stabbing with police arresting a man on suspicion of murder.

Cops and emergency services rushed to the scene in East Acton, West after the alarm was raised.

Two men were found with stab wounds at the scene within minutes, said the force.

Despite urgent medical treatment, the first man succumbed to his injuries and died on Erconwald Street.

The second man was rushed to hospital and his condition is currently unknown.

He was also arrested on suspicion of murder, said the Met Police.

Erconwald Street remains closed while officers carry out investigative work.

A LAS spokesperson said: “We were called at 1.08pm today (April 5) to reports of a stabbing at Erconwald Street, East Acton.

“We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer, members of our Hazardous Area Response Team and a car from London’s Air Ambulance.

“Our crews treated two people at the scene, unfortunately despite the best efforts of our crews and emergency partners, one person was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The other was conveyed to a major trauma centre.”;

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Around 13:10hrs on Saturday, 5 April, officers were called to Erconwald Street, Shepherd's Bush, following reports of an altercation.

“Officers attended within minutes, and established that two males had suffered stab injuries. Very sadly, and despite the best efforts of paramedics, one of them was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The second person was taken to hospital, where he remains. We await an update on his condition, but he has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

“Erconwald Street remains closed while officers carry out investigative work.

“Anybody who witnessed the incident – or who has potentially relevant information – should contact the police on 101, quoting reference 3435/05APR.”;