Armed cops raced to South Lodge Avenue, Merton, after a stabbing sparked chaos. The Met Police’s elite SO19 unit led the charge, with the NPAS helicopter hunting the suspect from above.
First Aid Heroes Save Stabbing Victim
Officers sprang into action, giving first aid before paramedics arrived. The stabbed victim was rushed to hospital and is expected to survive.
South Lodge Avenue Shut as Police Probe Incident
By 7:22pm on February 19, South Lodge Avenue remained sealed off at the Yorkshire Road junction. The closure hit several key bus routes:
- Route 60: Rerouted via Streatham, taking Galpins Road, London Road, Stanford Road, and Rowan Road.
- Routes 152, 255, 463: Cut short at Recreation Way roundabout near Park Road and Chestnut Road.
Police are urging locals and commuters to steer clear while the investigation continues.
