Westminster Bridge: Man critical after fight

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The event took place on Sunday morning.

According to the Metropolitan Police, a man is in serious condition in the hospital receiving treatment for a heart attack following a brawl that occurred on Westminster Bridge.

The London Ambulance Service, along with the air ambulance, transported him to the hospital following a call to emergency services around 10:45 AM GMT.

At first, it was believed that he had been stabbed. However, the Metropolitan Police later clarified that this was not true and that they were looking into the circumstances that led to his cardiac arrest.

The Metropolitan Police stated that three individuals have been taken into custody on charges of attempted murder, while another person has been arrested for causing a disturbance.

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The bridge is currently closed as law enforcement conducts their investigation.

Two of the individuals who were arrested have been sent to the hospital due to injuries to their heads.

The police have asked anyone who has video footage—whether it’s from surveillance cameras, smartphones, or dashboard cameras—to get in touch with them.

The police expressed a strong interest in speaking with anyone who was present in the vicinity when the event occurred and might have seen what happened.

The bridge, which was shut down for a few hours to allow for investigations, is now open again.

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