In response to a self-harm incident in Thamesmead, an air ambulance from the London Air Ambulance Service was called into action. The air ambulance landed at Patchway School, although the incident itself did not occur at the school premises.
The incident unfolded shortly after 9am on Friday, October 13, when the police were alerted to reports of a man who had self-harmed at a residence on Rushdene, SE2. In rapid response, officers from the Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service were dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered a man suffering from stab injuries. Urgent medical attention was administered at the scene before the injured individual was carefully transported to a nearby hospital. As of the latest update, he remains in a critical condition, and his recovery is being closely monitored by healthcare professionals.
While the incident is currently under investigation, police authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the self-harm incident. Enquiries are continuing as authorities work diligently to gain a comprehensive understanding of the events leading up to this incident.