Man in critical condition after violent stabbing in West Hampstead
A man in his 20s is fighting for his life after being repeatedly stabbed in a residential area of West Hampstead, north west London. The attack occurred on Thursday afternoon, prompting a major police response and ongoing investigation.
Details of the violent incident
The victim was attacked at approximately 4:30pm on Thursday, 29th January, in Alvanley Gardens, a leafy residential street near Hampstead Cricket Club. Emergency services, including paramedics and police officers, were immediately dispatched to the scene following reports of a stabbing.
The man sustained serious injuries to his neck and leg during the assault. Medical teams, including specialists from the London Air Ambulance, provided critical care at the location before transporting him to hospital. He remains in a life-threatening condition as medical staff continue their efforts to stabilise him.
Police investigation underway
The Metropolitan Police have launched a comprehensive manhunt for the perpetrator, with no arrests made at this time. A crime scene cordon remains in place on Alvanley Gardens as forensic officers conduct detailed examinations of the area.
Detectives are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry, including:
- Conducting door-to-door interviews with local residents
- Collecting CCTV footage from surrounding properties
- Gathering evidence from doorbell cameras in the vicinity
- Forensic analysis of the crime scene
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed: "At around 16:30 on Thursday, 29 January, officers responded to reports of a stabbing on Alvanley Gardens. The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered injuries to his neck and leg and was taken to hospital with life-threatening wounds. No arrests have been made yet. A crime scene remains in place."
Community impact and response
The violent incident has shocked residents in this typically quiet part of north west London. The presence of police cordons and forensic teams has disrupted normal activity on the residential street, with investigators expected to maintain their presence throughout the coming days.
Local authorities have urged anyone with information about the attack to come forward immediately, particularly those who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the Alvanley Gardens area around the time of the stabbing. The investigation represents another serious violent crime case for London's police force to address.
