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Five men hurt in Hounslow Heath car boot sale fight Three men hurt in Hounslow Heath car boot sale fight
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Five men were seriously injured in a "large fight" at a car boot sale, police have said. Three men were seriously injured in a "large fight" at a car boot sale in west London, police have said.
The brawl is believed to have broken out at the Hounslow Heath sale shortly after 07:00 GMT. Early reports suggested a man had been hit by a van near the Hounslow Heath sale at about 07:00 GMT and a large group was fighting with knives.
A number of weapons have been recovered from the scene and the event, in Staines Road, has been closed for the day. A number of weapons were recovered at the scene and the event, in Staines Road, has been closed for the day.
The injured men are said to be in a serious but stable condition in hospital, the Met said. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remain in police custody.
Staines Road is closed between Martindale Road and Green Lane. Staines Road is currently closed between Martindale Road and Green Lane.
Keith Todd, who lives nearby, said a white van had collided with two other cars in the road Officers initially said five men had been seriously hurt. Met Police have since clarified they found one man with leg injuries who was taken to hospital by ambulance and two further men were being treated in hospital for stab wounds and a serious arm injury.
"It is the first time [a fight] has happened in what must be 30 years of the car boot," he said. Keith Todd, who lives nearby, said: "It is the first time [a fight has happened] in what must be 30 years of the car boot."
"It's a bit quieter at this time of year because of the weather but there's normally about 100 stall holders. "It's a bit quieter at this time of year because of the weather but there's normally about 100 stall holders."
Mr Todd said there were only three stall holders left on the car boot site which was in the process of being cleared.Mr Todd said there were only three stall holders left on the car boot site which was in the process of being cleared.