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Surrey Police Arrest Stabbing Suspect After Stanwell Hotel Attack

8/16/2026

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Surrey Police arrested a Somali man on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing at the Stanwell Hotel near Heathrow on Saturday at about 6.30 pm.
The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Police said no other suspects are being sought and urged the public to avoid speculation.
The Stanwell Hotel has housed asylum seekers while developers propose expanding it from 56 to 96 rooms.

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Surrey Police arrested a Somali man on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing at the Stanwell Hotel near Heathrow on Saturday at about 6.30 pm.
The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Police said no other suspects are being sought and urged the public to avoid speculation.
The Stanwell Hotel has housed asylum seekers while developers propose expanding it from 56 to 96 rooms.