Police have launched an investigation after a man was stabbed in Kirkdale, south London, in...

Published: 9:16 pm April 27, 2025
Updated: 1:12 pm October 8, 2025
Man Hospitalised After Stabbing in Kirkdale, South London – UKNIP

Police have launched an investigation after a man was stabbed in Kirkdale, south London, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

At approximately 04:15hrs, officers on patrol were flagged down by a member of the public who alerted them to the incident. Met officers, alongside paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, quickly responded and provided first aid to a 39-year-old man found suffering from stab wounds.

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The victim was taken to hospital where his injuries were later assessed as non-life threatening and non-life changing.

At this early stage, no arrests have been made, and enquiries into the circumstances of the stabbing are ongoing.

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A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said:
An investigation has been launched, and officers are working to establish the full facts. We are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that may assist police is urged to call 101 quoting CAD1223/27APR. Alternatively, to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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