London tube station shut after broad daylight stabbing - victim fighting for his life
British Transport Police rushed to the scene
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed in a broad daylight attack at a London tube station.
Police rushed to the Seven Sisters station during rush hour this morning after the assault.
The victim has been taken to a major trauma centre where he is in a life-threatening condition.
Police say two women have since been arrested.
British Transport Police rushed to the scene
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to Seven Sisters underground station at 8.48am today (July 23) to reports of a serious assault.
"Paramedics also attended and a male has been taken to hospital with injuries that are consistent with being stabbed. His injuries are believed to be life threatening.
"Two females have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. One has also been further arrested on suspicion of common assault.
"They remain in police custody and enquiries are ongoing.
"The underground station remains closed while officers investigate, and passengers will see an increased policing presence in the area."
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.48am on Tuesday, July 23, to reports of an incident in Seven Sisters Road, N15.
"We sent a number of resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response cars, an incident response officer and London’s Air Ambulance.
"The first of our crews arrived in two minutes.
"Our crews treated a man at the scene, before taking him to a London major trauma centre.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 with the reference 171 of 23 July.
Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
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