A man in his 40s has been stabbed in North London. Police were called to Philip Lane, near to Seven Sisters Station, at 7.35 pm on Thursday evening (August 11) to reports of a stabbing. Officers arrived at the scene and found a man in his 40s with stab wounds. He was taken to hospital.

Another man, in his 30s, also sustained facial injuries at the same location. Both men have now been arrested. Police aren't searching for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Philip Lane was closed in both directions whilst emergency services were at the scene. By Friday morning (August 12) the police cordon had been lifted.

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Dan Wiggins

Cordon lifted and road reopened

The cordon has been lifted overnight and Philip Lane is now back open as normal this morning.

Philip Lane is all clear on Friday morning
Matt Spivey

First picture from the scene show police presence following stabbing

The first picture from the scene of the incident shows a crime scene in place with police presence continuing in the Philip Lane area.

Matt Spivey

Statement from Met Police as one man left with 'facial injuries'

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson told MyLondon: "Met Police were called at 19:37hrs on 11 August to Philip Lane, junction with Summerhill Road N15 following reports of a stabbing.

"A man in his 40s was found with stab injuries.

"Another man in his 30s was found with facial injuries.

"Both men have been arrested. The man in his 40s has been taken to hospital prior to police custody. And taken to hospital for medical treatment. No one else is outstanding/believed involved."

Matt Spivey

What do we know so far?

Here's what we know about the incident so far:

  • Police were called to Philip Lane, N15, just after 7:35pm this evening (August 11).
  • Two men have been arrested following the incident.
  • One man, in his 40s, suffered stab wounds.
  • Another was found with facial injuries.
  • The man in his 40s has been rushed to hospital before being taken to custody.
  • Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
  • Philip Lane has been closed in both directions.
Matt Spivey

Where is the incident?

The incident took place on Philip Lane in N15, close-by Seven Sisters sattion in South Tottenham. A crime scene is in place.

Matt Spivey

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