Two men in their 20s were last night fighting for their lives after a double stabbing in Wembley on Tuesday evening.

The victims were rushed to hospital after after the incident in Empire Way.

Police were called to the scene in north-west London at 8.21pm.

One witness said the stabbing happened outside student accommodation near the Wembley Stadium.

A statement from Brent MPS said: "Officers are in Empire Way after two men in their 20s were stabbed this evening. Police were called at 20.21hrs.

"Both victims in hospital in life threatening condition."

No arrests have been made.

The area has been cordoned off while a police investigation is carried out.