Murder probe is launched after man, 60, dies following 'random and unprovoked' knife attack on Oxford Circus - as 25-year-old male is arrested Victim rushed to central London hospital following stabbing on Oxford Street Police arrested 25-year-old who was detained by the horrified public at scene Footage posted to social media shows a large cordon was in place last night By Emer Scully For Mailonline Published: 13:28 BST, 2 July 2021 | Updated: 13:32 BST, 2 July 2021 A 60-year-old man has died after he was stabbed in a 'random and unprovoked assault' on Oxford Circus yesterday. A murder investigation has been launched and a 25-year-old man is in police custody following the attack. The victim was rushed to a central London hospital after sustaining knife injuries at the junction of Regent Street at 8pm. Metropolitan Police arrested a 25-year-old man at the scene after he was detained by members of the public who were nearby during the daylight stabbing. Footage posted to social media shows a large cordon in place on Oxford Street. The suspect was taken to hospital for treatment to a head injury, which is not believed to be life threatening. The victim was rushed to a central London hospital after sustaining knife injuries at the junction of Regent Street at 8pm. Pictured: The scene The man's next of kin has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers, and a post-mortem examination will be scheduled soon. A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon. After the victim died he was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at a central London police station. Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Tunstall, from the Specialist Crime Command, said: 'This is being treated as a random and unprovoked assault and we are not actively looking for anybody else in connection with the incident. I would like to reassure the public that his is not believed to be linked to terrorism. 'It is clear that this area of Oxford Circus was very busy at the time of the attack. Members of the public intervened to detain the suspect and I hope to trace and speak to them, to secure their accounts and offer support. In particular, I would like to trace two young males with skateboards who led this intervention. 'I am appealing to any person who witnessed the assault, or who has mobile phone footage, to contact us. I am also appealing to the owners of any passing cars with dashcams to check whether they have recorded the incident.' Several horrified shoppers took to Twitter following the stabbing to describe the scene, with one writing: 'Wrong time to be walking down Oxford Street.' Metropolitan Police arrested a 25-year-old man at the scene after he was detained by members of the public who were nearby during the daylight stabbing The suspect was taken to hospital for treatment to a head injury which is not believed to be life threatening. Pictured: The scene Another said: 'Oxford Circus locked off due to stabbing. 'A middle aged gentleman who just got stabbed in Oxford Street looks ok. Hopefully he fully recovers.' Police ask anyone who witnessed the assault, or who captured it on mobile phone, to contact them via 101 quoting reference Cad 7129/01Jul. Alternatively, to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility