Oxford Street: Police cordon area following stabbing

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Video footage shared on social media shows a large police presence in the busy London street near the entrance to the tube station. One person claimed to have seen an “horrific stabbing”. This is currently unconfirmed.

An eye-witnessed tweeted: “Just witnessed a horrific stabbing of a poor 60yr old man at Oxford Circus.

“Broad daylight, no apparent rhyme or reason.

“Just another scumbag with a knife.

“His family probably aren’t even aware yet.

“I pray to God he gets to walk out of that hospital.”

Jambusters tweeted: “A4201 Oxford Circus (All Directions) – Closed because of a police incident.

“Use an alternative route.

“Traffic is moderate on diversion. Expect some delay.”

Tube passengers are also being told to evacuate as the underground is closed.

One person tweeted: “What on earth is happening at Oxford Circus?!

“Just got rushed out of tube station due to a reported emergency and police and sirens everywhere!”

Transport for London confirmed the station is closed while they respond to a security alert.

However, firefighters have said they have nothing to do with the police incident but are investigating a “fire alarm”.

Express.co.uk has approached the police for a comment.

More to follow…

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