British police say 39 people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in west London.

Police said on Monday that the victim was a man in his 30s who was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The incident took place early on Monday morning on Fulham Palace Road in Hammersmith.

The suspects were arrested at a property near the scene and are being questioned. They have not been identified or charged.

Police did not reveal details about the incident.

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