A man allegedly armed with a knife is in critical condition following an incident at a shop in Elm Park.
The Metropolitan Police were alerted at approximately 6:50 AM on December 30 to reports of a man armed with a knife at a shop on St Nicholas Avenue. According to initial reports, the man sustained injuries during a reported struggle with shop staff and a member of the public.
Emergency services, including officers from the Metropolitan Police and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, attended the scene where the man was found unconscious. He received treatment on-site before being transported to the hospital. His condition has been described as critical but stable.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing. Police have yet to make any arrests.
The incident has drawn attention from the local community, with many expressing concerns about safety in the area. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward to assist with their enquiries.
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