Brentford axe attack suspect arrested after man suffers life-changing injuries
A 63-year-old man from Brentford was detained on suspicion of attempted murder a week after the incident
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A 63-year-old man from Brentford was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an axe attack on Transport Avenue on 4 August. The victim, a man in his 40s, remains in hospital with life-changing injuries, Metropolitan Police said.
Police were called to the scene at 10.20pm following reports of an assault involving an axe. Officers attended alongside London Ambulance Service crews, who treated the victim before taking him to a major trauma centre in London.
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Arrest made eight days after attack
The arrest took place on 12 August, more than a week after the incident. The 63-year-old suspect remains in police custody, as reported by MyLondon. No charges have been brought at this stage.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said officers were called to Transport Avenue following reports of an axe assault. The victim was found with serious injuries and taken to hospital, where his condition remains critical but stable.
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Emergency services response
London Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to the scene at 9.23pm on 4 August. They dispatched ambulance crews, a clinical team manager, an incident response officer and London’s Air Ambulance to the location.
A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said the victim was treated at the scene before being transported to a specialist trauma centre. The extent of his injuries has not been disclosed, but police described them as life-changing.
What happens next
The investigation remains ongoing. Metropolitan Police have not confirmed whether any further arrests are expected. The suspect, a 63-year-old Brentford resident, is still in custody while enquiries continue.
Residents with information about the attack are urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 8737/04AUG. Police have not released details of any potential motive or further evidence gathered at the scene.
Questions this report answers
+What happened in Brentford on 4 August?
A man in his 40s was attacked with an axe on Transport Avenue at 10.20pm. He remains in hospital with life-changing injuries. Police arrested a 63-year-old Brentford resident on suspicion of attempted murder on 12 August.
+Who was arrested after the Brentford axe attack?
A 63-year-old man from Brentford was arrested on 12 August on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody while the investigation continues, as reported by Metropolitan Police.
+How can witnesses help the police investigation?
Anyone with information about the axe attack on Transport Avenue should call 101 and quote reference 8737/04AUG. Police have not confirmed whether any further arrests are expected at this stage.
+What injuries did the victim suffer in the Brentford attack?
The victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to a major trauma centre with life-changing injuries. London Ambulance Service treated him at the scene before transferring him to hospital on 4 August.
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