The jubilant atmosphere of Arsenal's victory parade in London turned to chaos on Sunday as six people were stabbed in a matter of minutes near the Emirates Stadium. Eyewitnesses describe a scene of panic and fear as a large crowd, gathered to celebrate the team's fourth-place finish in the Premier League, was disrupted by the violent incidents.
According to eyewitness accounts, the stabbings occurred shortly after 2pm, with medical professionals quickly attending to the victims. Fortunately, none of the injuries were reported to be life-threatening. The police investigation is ongoing, with officers working tirelessly to identify those responsible for the stabbings and establish a motive.
As news of the incident spreads, Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his concern for the victims, stating that the team was "shocked" by the events unfolding at the parade. The police are urging anyone with information about the stabbings to come forward, while also working to increase security measures at future events to prevent similar incidents.
The Metropolitan Police have not ruled out the possibility of the stabbings being linked to organised crime, although this remains speculative at present. A thorough investigation is underway, with officers working closely with other agencies to piece together the events surrounding the incident.