A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing in Maple Close, Mitcham.
Emergency services, including police, paramedics, and London’s Air Ambulance, were called to the scene shortly before 7.25pm on Monday, April 28. The victim was treated on site before being transported by road to a major trauma centre in London.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:
“We were called at 7.24pm to reports of a stabbing in Maple Close, Mitcham.
We sent multiple resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, fast response paramedics, an incident response officer, and London’s Air Ambulance. The first of our crews arrived in under a minute.
Our teams treated a man at the scene before taking him to a London major trauma centre by road.
What We Know So Far
- A man was seriously injured after a stabbing in Maple Close, Mitcham.
- The attack happened just one street away from Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground.
- London Ambulance Service crews arrived quickly and transported the man to hospital.
- A crime scene was established in the area while police carried out enquiries.
- No arrests have been made yet, and investigations are ongoing.
The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for an official statement and further updates on the investigation.
Community Impact
Maple Close, a quiet residential street near recreational grounds, saw a heavy emergency response as locals expressed shock over the incident.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the stabbing or has relevant information to come forward.
Appeal for Information
If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please contact police on 101, quoting CAD reference 6527/28Apr.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
