Two arrests following the incident in the Dawat restaurant on Southall Broadway

A man has been taken to hospital with what police describe as a ' slash injury' and six others injured after an assault in a Southall restaurant.

Ealing police (on Twitter) said they were called around 11.10am and believe two groups were involved in the fight at the Dawat restaurant.

Witnesses reported eight police cars racing down the Uxbridge Road to deal with the incident.

A man in his twenties was taken to hospital and two people have been arrested.

Officers are in #Southall Broadway following calls at around 11.10am to an assault in a restaurant. At this early stage, we believe two groups were involved. One male (aged in his 20s) has been taken to hospital suffering a slash injury. At least two people arrested.

— Ealing MPS (@ealingMPS) March 18, 2019

London Ambulance Service said: '' We sent three ambulance crews to the scene and an incident response officer. We treated seven people at the scene and took three of the seven to hospital.''

Southall Labour MP, Virendra Sharma said:

''I am still in shock at the news from Southall Broadway. I have been briefed by the Police and we are all awaiting further news and information. At this point the Police do not believe the attack to have been a hate crime.

'' I call on all parents and members of our community to remain vigilant to signs that children or family members are carrying knives. I would urge anyone with a knife to use the 'Knife bins' installed around Ealing to safely dispose of them. Locally they are available at; Estate Services office (Fleming Rd) – Dormers Wells Ward, Dominion Centre, The Green, Southall – Southall Green Ward, and Windmill Park Community Centre, Tulip Close – Norwood Green Ward”

18 March 2019