An appeal for witnesses has been launched after four men were stabbed during a fight outside a nightclub, leading to arrests on suspicion of attempted murder.

Six men – including two in their 30s from Bexley – have been arrested in connection with the attack which took place outside Club 29 in High Holborn, at around 3am on Sunday, August 2.

Police were called at 3.15am after two men went to a south London hospital with stab wounds.

Then just 15 minutes later officers stopped in Clerkenwell Road, Farringdon, after seeing a car parked with its hazard lights on.

They discovered another two men in the car with stab wounds. Officers provided first aid until an ambulance arrived and the two men were taken to hospital.

The group are believed to have been involved in a fight with another group of men outside Club 29 in High Holborn, near Chancery Lane tube station.

Six men have been arrested in connection with the attack, including one who remains in a non life-threatening condition in hospital.

“This was a truly shocking attack on four friends who had gone out to enjoy themselves."

Among those arrested on suspicion of attempted murder were two men in their 30s from Bexley. One of the men, aged 32, was also arrested for robbery.

Three men from London boroughs, aged between 23 and 34, have also been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. All have been released on bail until the end of August.

A 22-year-old from Wanstead was also arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and has been released on bail until the beginning of September.

Officers are continuing their investigation and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

DC Stephanie Latzke said: “This was a truly shocking attack on four friends who had gone out to enjoy themselves.

“We know the nightclub was busy at the time of the incident, so I’m confident someone will have the information we need to find those responsible for this unacceptable violence.

“I also want to hear from anyone who was driving in High Holborn around the time of the attack who may have captured the fighting on dash cam.”

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 1760/2Aug.

Alternatively tweet @MetCC or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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