A GANG of men on mopeds reportedly wielding a machete stabbed a man in his 20s in London's Russell Square this evening.

At least five police cars and an ambulance descended on the central London site at about 8pm.

8 At least five police cars and an ambulance descended on the central London site at about 8pm this evening Credit: Twitter/jude baines

8 A police cordon was set up following unconfirmed reports a machete was involved in the attack Credit: Twitter/Malawistroke1

8 Police swooped on the central London area after a man was stabbed Credit: Twitter/Joe Davies

8 The air ambulance was called after a man in his 20s was stabbed Credit: Twitter/Joe Davies

8 Multiple police cars were seen scrambling to the central London site after a man in his 20s was stabbed Credit: Twitter/Malawistroke1

Police put a cordon around shops and restaurants in the area, which remained open after the alleged machete assault.

Cops confirmed the attack carried out by a gang of youths was not terror related.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Police were called at approximately 19:45hrs on Friday, 9 June to reports of a number of people on mopeds involved in a disturbance in the vicinity of the Brunswick Centre, WC1.

"Officers, London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended and found a man, believed aged in his 20s, suffering a stab wound.

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"He was taken to a central London hospital for treatment - condition awaits.

"One male - no further details - was arrested at the scene on suspicion of GBH.

"Enquires continue to trace any other people involved.

8 Cops and an ambulance were sent to the area near Russell Square tube station Credit: Twitter/Joe Davies

8 A large cordon was set up surrounding shops and restaurants in the area Credit: Twitter/Malawistroke1

8 A police officer pictured here speaking with people at the scene of the Russell Square stabbing Credit: Twitter/Malawistroke1

"Officers from the Central North Command Unit investigate."

It is believed to have occurred in the Bunswick Square Gardens area, near Russell Square tube station.

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