A man has been stabbed close to KFC in Northwood.

At around 7.50pm yesterday (May 26) police were called to a disturbance in Joel Street, Hillingdon.

When they arrived they found a recently dispersed group of people.

Around ten minutes later police were alerted by London's Air Ambulance to an injured man at a nearby address.

It was later established the 35 year-old had been stabbed during the disturbance in Joel Street.

He was taken to hospital where his condition is described as not life-threatening or life-changing.

At this early stage, officers believe the suspects were around six males, described as black and aged in their late teens or early 20s.

Anyone who witnessed a disturbance near to the KFC restaurant in Joel Street or has information that may assist police should call Hillingdon CID on 020 8246 1447 quoting reference 7577may26.

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.