A 30-year-old man has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed on a busy South London street. Police were called to Victoria Road, Surbiton, at 10:06pm on Wednesday, May 14, where emergency crews found the victim suffering from stab wounds. A manhunt is underway, with no arrests made so far.
What Happened?
Metropolitan Police officers and %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% paramedics responded to reports of a stabbing shortly after 10pm on Victoria Road, a central stretch in Surbiton lined with shops, restaurants, and the railway station.
Upon arrival, they found a 30-year-old %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% wounds. He was treated at the scene before being transported to a %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%%.
Thankfully, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% confirmed that his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing. He remains in %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% under observation.
Police Investigation
A spokesperson for the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% said:
"On Wednesday, May 14 at 10.06pm, police and the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% responded to reports of a stabbing on Victoria Road, Surbiton. A 30-year-old %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% was taken to hospital where his injuries were treated. His %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%%. No %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_9%% at this time. Enquiries are ongoing."
Public Appeal
Detectives are now urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam, mobile phone, or %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_10%% from the area around 10pm to come forward.
- %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_11%% 8615/14MAY
- Or %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_12%% at 0800 555 111
Ambulance Statement
A %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_13%% Ambulance Service spokesperson added:
"We were called at 10.04pm to reports of a stabbing in Victoria %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_14%%, Surbiton. We sent an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, and an incident response %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_15%%. %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_16%% a trauma team. We treated a patient and took him to a major %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_17%% as a priority."
Local Context
Victoria Road, a normally busy and well-lit area in the Royal Borough of %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_18%% upon Thames, has seen a recent rise in knife-related incidents. This attack follows similar violent %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_19%% this week, raising concerns about public safety.
