Detectives are investigating after two men were stabbed in separate attacks at Oxford Circus station within 24 hours.
Officers were called to the station just after 1.30am today (August 31) and again at 3.40am yesterday (August 30) following reports of serious assaults.
A 41-year-old man was taken to hospital in the early hours of this morning with injuries consistent with being stabbed. On Friday, a 23-year-old man was also treated for stab wounds before attending hospital for further treatment.
Both men’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
No arrests have yet been made.
Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies said: “There is absolutely no place for violence on the rail network, and detectives are working at pace to investigate these two connected incidents. Passengers will see an increased police presence at the station while officers carry out their enquiries.
“We are urging anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen these incidents take place or events leading up to them, to get in touch and assist us with our enquiries. Any piece of information might be vital for our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 49 of 31 August. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
