Doctor stabbed at West London hospital, suspect arrested

A doctor was stabbed by a patient at Hillingdon Hospital in West London early Tuesday morning, leading to a swift arrest by police officers who were already on the scene. The 27-year-old suspect was taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder and inflicting grievous bodily harm.

The attack occurred at approximately 2:40 a.m. on May 26 within the hospital's accident and emergency unit. The victim, a male doctor in his 50s, was reportedly stabbed multiple times during the incident. He received treatment for his injuries at the hospital, and authorities have stated his condition is neither life-threatening nor life-changing.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police, who were present at the hospital attending to a separate matter, responded within moments of the attack. A witness described seeing the suspect attacking the doctor on the floor of a corridor with what was described as a "big knife." The same witness stated the suspect was smirking during the assault and smiled at them as police escorted him away.

Police have indicated the incident is believed to be related to the suspect's mental health issues. Following the attack, a section of the hospital was temporarily closed...