Saudi stabbing victim in London stable as suspect arrested
A Saudi citizen stabbed in London's Mayfair is in stable condition and receiving hospital care, with police arresting the suspected attacker at the scene.
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AIA correspondent for Al Ekhbariya in London reported that police have arrested the suspect in the stabbing of a Saudi citizen in the Mayfair district, confirming that the victim’s injuries are not life-threatening and that he remains under medical care in hospital.
The Saudi national was stabbed in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, on the evening of Thursday, September 3, after London police received a report of the incident at 9:38 p.m. Officers arrived at the scene with London Ambulance Service teams.
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Police found a man in his forties suffering from stab wounds. He received first aid at the scene before being taken to hospital, where his injuries were described as not life-threatening.
Police announced the arrest at the scene of a 58-year-old man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon, and attempted robbery.
The suspect was also taken to hospital and remains under treatment for minor injuries.
The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in the United Kingdom is monitoring the citizen’s condition in coordination with the relevant British authorities, and is following up on the circumstances of the incident with security officials.