A crime scene remains in place in London after a delivery driver was stabbed during a dispute on Wednesday evening, prompting an emergency response from the Metropolitan Police and paramedics.
Officers were called to the Plumstead Drive McDonald scene following reports of a violent altercation involving a delivery rider. The incident reportedly left one man with a stab wound to the hand, and he was treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service paramedics.
A Met Police source at the scene confirmed that an investigation has been launched and that the victim is not believed to be in a life-threatening condition. However, the exact circumstances surrounding the dispute remain unclear.
“A crime scene remains in place while officers carry out further enquiries. No arrests have been made at this stage,”
The incident reportedly occurred just before 10pm on Wednesday night. Police have not yet disclosed the exact location of the stabbing or whether any weapons were recovered.
Local residents have expressed concern on social media, with one user writing, “It’s getting scary how often this is happening – these riders are just trying to work.”
We have contacted the Metropolitan Police for further details and will provide updates as they become available.
What We Know So Far:
- Incident: Dispute involving delivery driver ends in stabbing
- Injury: Male victim suffered hand injury
- Response: Treated by paramedics; police investigation launched
- Time: Just before 10pm, Wednesday 9 April
- Status: Crime scene still in place; no arrests made
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting the relevant reference number, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
