A stabbing incident in Lower Road, Sutton, led to a swift response from the police and emergency services on Wednesday evening. At approximately 6.49pm, Officers from the Met Police were called to the scene following reports of a stabbing.
Upon arrival, police, along with paramedics from the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% (LAS), found a man in his 20s suffering from a slash wound. The injured man was promptly taken to a local hospital for treatment. Fortunately, his condition is not believed to be life-threatening, providing some relief amidst the alarming situation.
In a significant development at the scene, two men were arrested on charges of possession of an offensive weapon and causing grievous bodily harm (GBH). They have since been taken into police custody, marking a quick investigative response to the violent incident.
The area where the stabbing occurred was cordoned off as part of the ongoing investigation. Police are conducting thorough enquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding the event. The presence of officers and investigative teams in the area following the incident was noticeable, as they worked to gather evidence and information.
Further updates on the investigation and the condition of the victim are expected as the enquiry progresses.