TWO people have been injured in a stabbing at the Sony headquarters in London after a fight between two employees escalated.
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| Sony headquarters in London evacuated by armed police after reports of stabbing |
STAFF were forced to hide under tables after a person was stabbed in the Sony Music headquarters’ canteen in London.
The terrifying incident was reportedly sparked by a fight between two kitchen staff, with a chase ensuing through the building’s offices.
Early reports had indicated a machete was used however it’s now being reported a kitchen knife was the weapon.Armed police situation taking place in Kensington High Street. Buildings being evacuated pic.twitter.com/CpaUjcIty7— Anthony Baxter (@anthonysbaxter) November 2, 2018
One witness told the Evening Standard: “It was between two kitchen staff. They were in uniform.”
Derry Street in Kensington was cordoned off and buildings were evacuated as a precaution. The building at 9 Derry Street contains the offices of Sony Music and associated music companies, including Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment, however media is reporting he was not inside at the time of the incident.
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| Police officers are seen outside the office building housing Sony Music's offices in London after an incident that resulted in one arrest after two people were stabbed. |
Two people were rushed to hospital while another person was arrested.
Journalist Simon Neville, who works for the Mail on Sunday newspaper just across the street, said he saw workers running from the building and a man in a red jacket being tackled to the ground.
Armed police stormed the building earlier with people being forced to evacuate.