NewsUK NewsLondonPolice were alerted on Horn Lane in Acton, London this afternoon to reports five men were assaulted and stabbed in an altercation20:37, 22 May 2026Updated 20:42, 22 May 2026Five men were stabbed on a busy road in London this afternoon.‌The Metropolitan Police said officers were alerted at around 2.47pm to reports that five men had been involved in an altercation and stabbed on Horn Lane, Acton.‌Police officers provided first aid to five people at the scene. Four men were taken to hospital for stab wounds and were deemed not to have life-threatening or life-changing injuries.‌A fifth man was also taken to hospital and has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs. He remains in hospital.The Metropolitan Police said: "Police on patrol on Horn Lane, Acton at 14.47hrs on Friday, 22 May were alerted to reports that five men had been involved in an altercation, whereby they were assaulted and stabbed.‌"Officers provided emergency first aid to the five people."Four of the men, aged 20, 22, 42 and 47, were taken to hospital with stab wounds. Their condition has been deemed not to be life-threatening or life-changing."Another man – aged 26 – was taken to hospital where his injuries have also been deemed not to be life-threatening or life-changing.Article continues below"He has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and Possession with intent to supply Class A & B drugs but remains in hospital at this time."Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall said: "We recognise this will be concerning for the local community and want to reassure them that our detectives are working quickly to establish exactly what has taken place."Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days. If you have any concerns, please come and speak to our officers."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌LondonBreaking NewsMetropolitan PoliceAnimals