**Thirty nine people at a house party were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in west London.**
The man, thought to be in his mid-30s, was found with life-threatening wounds when police were called to Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, at 01:00 GMT.
The Metropolitan Police said the victim was chased by men and women following an argument in a shop.
The suspects were seen going into a house where there was a party.
Officers tried to speak to people in the house, but when they failed to cooperate 39 people were arrested.
They are being held in custody while inquiries continue.
The injured man was treated at the scene by officers and paramedics. He is in a critical condition in hospital.
Supt Mark Lawrence said the attack appeared to have stemmed from a "minor argument".
"Whilst it is unusual for so many people to be arrested in the early stages of an investigation such as this, due to a lack of co-operation and the necessity of securing essential evidence following a serious assault this action was appropriate," he said.
A tattoo parlour, the Southern Belle pub and a Sainsbury's Local supermarket are all within a police cordon, according to BBC Radio London's Greg McKenzie who has been reporting from the scene.
Blood was seen on the pavement within one of the three taped off areas.
Two knives were found nearby, said police.
**UK24News**
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