Around 7 a.m., on Saturday (April 15th) emergency services were summoned in response to a...

Published: 9:35 am April 15, 2023
Updated: 10:21 am October 8, 2025
Police Cordon Off St James Road In Croydon Following Reports Of A Triple Attack Two Men Have Been Stabbed

Around 7 a.m., on Saturday (April 15th) emergency services were summoned in response to a report of a weapon assault.

A crime scene cordon has been erected in both directions at the junction of St James Road and Lansdowne Road.

Officers have set up cordons, and local buses have been diverted.

The services listed below have been affected: Route 289

The London Ambulance service has been contacted for a statement.

A spokesman for the Met Police said: Officers were called at approximately 06:40hrs on Saturday, 15 April to reports of an assault in St James’ Road, Croydon.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found three men suffering injuries. Two had stab injuries and one had been assaulted.

All three have been taken to the hospital for treatment; two of the men’s injuries have been confirmed as not life-threatening. Condition awaits for the third man.

One male has been arrested at the scene on suspicion of GBH.

A crime scene remains in place at the location and enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.

Anyone with information that could assist police at this early stage is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD1390/15Apr.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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