McDonald’s Archway station closed after stabbing: One hurt

McDonald's in Archway has been closed by the police following the stabbing <i>(Image: Contributor)</i>
McDonald's in Archway has been closed by the police following the stabbing (Image: Contributor)
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A person has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing left blood on the floor of a McDonald’s in Islington.

The incident happened outside the Highgate Hill branch at around 1.15am today (December 1).

London Ambulance Service attended and a person was taken to hospital “as a priority”.

McDonald’s outside Archway station is currently closed by the police.

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Blood stains are visible on the floor of the store alongside debris and a first aid kit.

A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 1.18am today (1 December) to reports of a stabbing on Highgate Hill, Islington.

“We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, a paramedic in fast response car, a clinical team manager and an incident response officer.

“We treated a patient and took them to hospital as a priority.”

We have contacted the Metropolitan Police and McDonald’s UK for comment.

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