A 23-year-old man has been taken to a London major trauma centre after being stabbed on George Street, Croydon, earlier today (October 1). The incident occurred at approximately 1:55 pm, prompting an emergency response from police and ambulance services.
The London Ambulance Service was called at 1:53 pm, and the first responders arrived at the scene within five minutes. Paramedics treated the man at the scene before transporting him to the hospital as a priority. Authorities are currently awaiting an update on his condition.
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A crime scene has been established, and police are actively investigating the incident. No arrests have been made so far.
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A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at about 13:55 hrs on Tuesday, 1 October to reports of a man stabbed on George Street in Croydon. Officers attended. The 23-year-old man was taken to hospital by the LAS; we await an update on his condition. A crime scene is in place, and enquiries continue.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 3728/01Oct.
