London Ambulance Service
Coverage of London Ambulance Service in the Nexus archive.
- 4 men stabbed in central London and woman arrested in what police believe was mental health incident
Four men were stabbed in central London's Covent Garden, and a 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of an offensive weapon. Police believe the incident was mental health-related, with scissors found at the scene. The victims were taken to a major trauma center, and initial reports of three stab victims were later corrected to four.
- London Ambulance Service had its busiest day in history yesterday as it received 8,869 calls responded to 688 life-threatening emergencies
The London Ambulance Service experienced its busiest day in history with 8,869 calls and responded to 688 life-threatening emergencies.
- UK suffers as it swiftly sets new hottest June day record
The UK set a new June temperature record of 36.4°C in Somerset, breaking the previous 1976 record as a heatwave strained ambulance services. London Ambulance Service reported a record 642 life-threatening emergencies due to extreme heat, prompting extended red weather warnings.
- Woman, 30, left fighting for her life and four teenage boys arrested after stabbing - as suspects seen 'fleeing on e-bike'
A 30-year-old woman is fighting for her life after a stabbing incident, and four teenage boys have been arrested as suspects, with some seen fleeing on an e-bike. The incident has led to a serious investigation. The woman's condition is critical.