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Saudi citizen stabbed in London’s Mayfair: Embassy

LONDON — The Saudi Embassy in the United Kingdom said Friday it was closely following the condition of a Saudi citizen who was stabbed in London’s Mayfair district and was coordinating with British authorities to ensure he receives the necessary medical care.The embassy said it had asked British security authorities to swiftly complete their investigation and establish the circumstances…

Saudi citizen stabbed in London’s Mayfair: Embassy

The Saudi Embassy in the UK is closely monitoring the condition of a Saudi national who was stabbed in London's Mayfair district, according to a report Friday. The embassy is working with British authorities to ensure the victim receives prompt medical attention. They have requested a swift police investigation to uncover the details of the attack and determine the circumstances that led to it.

The embassy has also advised Saudi citizens residing in the UK to be vigilant and refrain from wearing or displaying expensive items in public spaces to avoid becoming targets of similar crimes. The assault occurred early Friday in Mayfair, an affluent area of London, where the victim was specifically targeted for his valuables, including a high-end watch.

The attackers used a knife and fled the scene, leaving the individual seriously injured. London's Metropolitan Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting a thorough investigation. They are analyzing security camera footage from the vicinity and collecting evidence to identify the perpetrators and trace their movements.

This incident has brought renewed focus to the issue of robberies in London and other major European cities, where luxury watches and other high-value goods have been targeted, particularly in popular shopping and tourist districts, as well as in attacks on foreign visitors.

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