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six people were injured in separate stabbing incidents after Arsenal F.C.’s Premier League victory parade in north London. The Metropolitan Police said 24 people were arrested during and after the celebrations, which drew hundreds of thousands of fans. One victim was initially reported in a life-threatening condition but was later stabilized.
Police said most supporters celebrated peacefully, but there were incidents involving assaults, disorderly behavior, and the six stabbing investigations after much of the crowd had dispersed. More than 500 officers had been deployed for the event.
The parade marked Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years, with huge crowds gathering around the Emirates Stadium and across north London.
The Met Police have said 24 people were arrested after 500 officers were deployed on the streets as chaos unfolded.
Ten people were arrested for assaulting police and three people were arrested on suspicion of s£xual assault as celebrations were marred by violence and gang-related incidents.

Police have said there were no serious injuries in five of the stabbings, but the force is hunting one attacker after a man was left with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed.
“Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with knife injuries. He remains in a stable condition in hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
“No arrests have been made at this time and the investigation continues.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously.


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