Saudi citizen stabbed in London’s Mayfair: Embassy
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- Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Britain said it was monitoring the condition of a Saudi citizen seriously injured in a stabbing during an attempted robbery in London’s Mayfair district.
- The embassy is coordinating with British authorities and urged a swift investigation into the attack.
- London’s Metropolitan Police secured the area, reviewed surveillance footage and began gathering evidence.
A Saudi citizen suffered serious injuries after attackers stabbed him during an attempted robbery in London’s Mayfair district, according to Saudi Arabia’s embassy in the United Kingdom.
The attack occurred in the early hours of Friday and targeted the victim’s valuables, including a luxury watch. The assailants fled after using a knife, leaving the man seriously injured.
The embassy said it was closely monitoring his condition and coordinating with British authorities to ensure he received necessary medical care. It also asked British security officials to complete their investigation quickly and establish what happened.
London’s Metropolitan Police secured the area and opened an investigation. Officers are reviewing surveillance footage and collecting evidence. The embassy urged Saudi citizens in Britain to exercise caution and avoid wearing or displaying valuable belongings in public.
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