NEW YEAR ATTACK
Girl, 17, glassed and teens, 18 and 19, stabbed in North London minutes into New Year after illegal party
A 17-YEAR-OLD girl was glassed and two teen boys aged 18 and 19 stabbed just minutes into the New Year in North London after an illegal party.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene to find the teen girl with a head injury while the two men were found with stab injuries at 12.32am.
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All three have been taken to hospital.
Met Police said the attacks were believed to be linked to a "large number" of people gathered in Connaught Street that was dispersed by police.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of common assault and taken into custody.
One woman has since been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and taken to a police station.
It comes after London cops were forced to break up 58 unlicensed music events and parties across the capital overnight as they enforced the Tier 4 lockdown.
While millions stayed at home, some revellers headed to crowded parties to usher in 2021 - slammed for their selfish behaviour.
Met Police confirmed officers had been called to Edgware Road by the London Fire Brigade, saying: "A 17-year-old girl was also located at the scene suffering with a head injury after being struck with a bottle. Her condition is not life-threatening or life-changing.
"Two males were identified with stab injuries. Both men, aged 19 and 18, were taken to hospital. Their conditions are not life-threatening or life-changing."
Westminster Police have since issued a Section 60 after the stabbing.
Photographs of the scene show emergency vehicles as shocked New Year's Eve revellers stand by.
Bloodstains were also seen on Edgware Road after the horrific incident.
The stabbing came just minutes after the capital ushered in 2021 with a surprise light show.
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Met Police fined more than 200 people for breaking coronavirus guidelines last night.
Commander Paul Brogden said: “In all, the vast majority of Londoners complied with the Covid regulations that are in place to protect themselves and their loved ones, and we’re grateful to those people.
"The public are all too aware that Tier 4 restrictions have been put in place to reduce the spread of the virus and to protect the NHS."
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