Kilburn stabbings: Two men injured in London knife attacks which could be linked, police say

Victims, aged 63 and 39, injured minutes apart in separate attacks in same street

Two men were stabbed in separate attacks in Kilburn High Road, northwest London (Google Street View)

Two men have been stabbed on the same northwest London street in separate attacks which police believe could be linked.

A 63-year-old was found knifed in the back in Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, at 1.20am on Tuesday. He was taken to a central London hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening.

A short time later, police were called to reports of a second stabbing at a different part of Kilburn High Road.

The victim, a 39-year-old man, had been knifed in the abdomen and was taken to hospital by paramedics. His condition was also described as not life-threatening.

Detective Sergeant Mark Johnson, of the Metropolitan Police, said: “At this early stage in the investigation, we are keeping an open mind as to whether the two incidents are linked and there is a team of officers working around the clock who are carrying out patrols, CCTV footage enquiries and speaking to witnesses.

“I would appeal to any witnesses or any motorists who may have dashcam footage of the incidents who have not yet come forward to contact police urgently. Any information, no matter how small, will greatly assist us in this investigation.”

No arrests have been made and officers have stepped up patrols in the area.

Det Sgt Johnson added: “If you are out and about in Kilburn High Street and the surrounding area I would ask you to remain vigilant, be aware of your surroundings and, if you see anything suspicious, call police immediately on 999.”

Last week a man was charged with five counts of attempted murder after a series of random knife attacks in Edmonton, north London. One victim was left fighting for life and two others suffered potentially life-changing injuries.