COPS have arrested a man after five people were stabbed on a busy street.

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Hom Lane, Acton, this afternoon, following reports five men had been assaulted and stabbed in an altercation.

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The emergency services were called to Horn Lane in Acton this afternoon (file photo) Credit: Google Maps

Four of the men, aged 20, 22, 42 and 47, were taken to hospital with stab wounds.

The fifth man, aged 26, was also taken to hospital.

Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.