Man Stabbed Multiple Times in Busy Crystal Palace Road Attack
A man was slashed multiple times in broad daylight on a bustling street in southeast London. The shocking stabbing unfolded today at 4:20pm on Westow Hill, Crystal Palace Road, sparking a heavy police response and street closures.
Victim Rushed to Hospital with Serious Injuries
Police arrived swiftly to find the victim with stab wounds to his arm and torso. Emergency crews treated him at the scene before rushing him to a nearby hospital. Thankfully, his injuries are not life-threatening.
Crime Scene Closes Westow Hill, Causes Major Traffic Chaos
- Westow Hill shut both ways between Westow Street and Beardell Street
- 322 bus route diverted to avoid the cordoned area
- Nearby roads gridlocked as police carry out investigations
Photos from the scene show a car with smashed windows trapped inside the police cordon, suggesting it may be linked to the attack.
Met Police Appeal for Witnesses
“Police were called at 4.20pm on Monday (February 3) to Westow Hill, SE19 following reports of a disturbance in the street. Officers arrived and located a man with a stab wound to his arm and injuries to his torso. He has been taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Officers remain at the scene, and enquiries are ongoing.”
No arrests have been made yet. Police urge anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues. Westow Hill is expected to stay closed while detectives piece together what happened.
